|
December 18, 2006
Abigail Adams to Red AuerbachAbigail Adams
In concert with her husband she sacrificed her personal life, marriage and family for the country to get off the ground. America's first liberated woman in a period when it was unheard of. The original feminist. Greatest photographer of natural wonders.
Samuel Adams
He was one of the radicals that got us through the revolution.
Organized the American Revolution Not for the beer, just look up his real historical contribution. Ignited the brushfire to begin the revolution. Founder of the Sons of Liberty. One of the founding fathers and great revolutionaries. He is considered the "Father of the American Revolution." He has to make the list. Beer. Enough Said. Every revolution needs a rabble-rouser. They can never finish what they start, but the George Washington’s are too comfortable to start the fight Alvin Ailey
Through ballet showed us that "the classics" weren't defined by the color of our skin. Louisa May Alcott
Inspired the careers of generations of women writers Mohammed Ali
Expanded the influence of athletes at the national level. Greatest worldwide sports figure of all-time Inspirational anti-war figure, three-time heavyweight champion boxer, with international influence on racial and religious tolerance. Sportsman of the century, and we love our sports. Expanded the influence of athletes at the national level. He is to boxing what the Babe is to baseball Champion of the century Maybe the best boxer ever with an even greater social impact. War protestor and leader in black community A man who defines courage Militant for his time, heavyweight boxing, war protester, unparalleled comback in the ring Local hero becomes enemy of the state becomes cultural embassador, great fighter His influence—not only on the sports world, but on the world in general—is undeniable. I believe he's equal with your assessment of Babe Ruth. The face of American sports. He picked up Jackie Robinson's mantle & went all the way to the Supreme Court (& won). Master of self-promotion before such behavior became commonplace. The most recognizable sports figure in the world. Still to this day. Great American Boxer, Statesman, Humanitarian How could 10 eminent historians miss him? He's more famous than Jesus. Whatever. A Renaissance man and America's greatest boxer. He transcends his sport The most iconic sports figure ever In his case, "the greatest" isn't hyperbole. At his prime, Ali was a rare combination of superb athleticism and self-promotion that almost always delivered on his promise. more importantly, he led by example. I can't imagine many among the world's leaders, much less professional athletes, who would be willing to sacrifice their titles, income and liberty rather than compromise their integrity. When Ali refused to submit to the draft and fight in a war he found morally arrestive, he gave up all of these and became immensely unpopular. In doing so, he transcended his sport and became a testament to abiding the courage of one's convictions. Great man Brilliant athlete who spoke his truths to power The Greatest. Goodwill ambassador to the world. His influence—not only on the sports world, but on the world in general—is undeniable. I believe he's equal with your assessment of Babe Ruth. Athlete, raconteur, still best-loved american. How could you omit "The Greatest"? Love him or hate him, he influenced us all. Most well known by all current generations for his quest for the heavy weight championship. His stance on the war and religion and his fearlessness during the height of racial tension in this country Paul Allen
Along with Bill Gates, Paul Allen who financed SpaceShip one. Steve Allen
TV host, composer and humorist, who established the interview format for many subsequent performers. Marian Anderson
Barred from singing at the DAR Hall because she was black, she gave an historic concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. She helped open the doors to many talented singers and musicians. Through opera showed us that "the classics" weren't defined by the color of our skin. Mother Angelica
Founder of the Eternal World Television Network. As a cloistered nun Mother Angelica founded the world wide Eternal Word Television Network. The shrine she built in Hanceville Alabama is a tribute to her vast accomplishments. EWTN brings the Catholic word to the world
Maya Angelou
Inspirational On the Pulse of Morning An incredible poet, author and civil rights activist that has inspired many young African Americans Her poetry, her prose and her person have inspired and moved millions of people in America and around the world. "Phenomenal Woman" Susan B. Anthony
Roone Arledge
The marketing genius behind the NFL who took sports television and made it the unstoppable entertainment juggernaut it is. At least as worthy as P.T Barnum Edwin Armstrong
Inventor of Radio and FM Radio Louie Armstrong
Invented jazz, US's most enduring contribution to art Neil Armstriong
Astronaut, first on the moon The first man on the moon influenced millions to try and become astronauts and consider space exploration First on the Moon The first modern man to land on Moon. First Man on the Moon Astronaut, hero and historical figure. By virtue of being first man on the moon... inspired a future generation of astronauts The first man on the moon is very influential. Navy, Boy Scouts, Professor & recognized world wide. The first man to walk on the moon, breaking one of the great boundries of mankind Walked on the moon! Desi Arnaz
Latino on TV, before Latinos had TVs His influence almost single-handedly grew the institution known as the Methodist Church.
Francis Asbury This Methodist Bishop led the massive and influential effort to evangelize the new nation, establishing the evangelical bedrock of the nation. Again, a much more influential figure than Lyman Beecher Methodist circuit riding bishop and founder of American evangelical religion Mary Kay Ash
Enriching Women's Lives Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics Isaac Asimov
The incredibly prolific author of over 400 books, the dominant figure in science fiction that invited millions into science, and of the science fact books that educated them. Crispus Attuck
1st Black Man to shed Blood Boston Massacre Arnold "Red" Auerbach
Revolutioned the sport of basketball and obliterated its color barriers in all aspects A legend not only because he won, but more because of what his winning meant to race relations and to the nobility of sport.
Discuss this article in Post & Riposte. |
Search
|
