Jerry Falwell to Woodie Guthrie
Originator of conservative christian political activism
WND (World Net Daily) for fearless, honest, and cutting-edge journalism
Invented television!
Inventor of Television
He invented this thing called the television, people.
Television has shaped our current society more than any other invention. Without its invention some of these influentials may never have had any influence at all. I know there were other who contributed to the invention of television, but Farnsworth was granted the priority patent.
This man is credited as being the first American to invent the first completely electronic television set. And the world hasn't been the same since.
How could the man who invented television be left off?
Invented the television—if Bill Gates & Alexander Bell make the list, so does Philo.
Inventor of Television
Her nomimation broke ground for numerous women, including myself. She was a great campaginer and very garcious in defeat. A great symbol for so many women attempting to succeed in politics and law.
A great physicist and teacher.
American physicist, winner of Nobel Prize for his work on quantum electrodynamics, was very influential in popularizing physics.
Greatest mind since Einstein
Lyman Beecher is a poor choice compared to Finney
19th century evangelist and writer who transformed the face of American religion
Inventor of American evangelical revivalism
Refined the religious revival to a science and invented college co-education and racial integration. The most infuential American of the 19th century.
NO TIRES, NO TRIPS, NO SUBURBS, NOT THE CURRENT USA
The Great Gatsby is the definitive post WWI novel
What would American literature be without "The Great Gatsby"?
Best American Story of all time
Gatsby et al
Spokesman of the "Lost Generation" that came of age during the 1920's.
May be America's greatest author
Penicillin
The Flexner report was issued in 1910 and was instrumental in the complete change of American Medical education, training, organization and practice for the next century.
A quiet pioneer who helped herself and others recognize the debilitating disease of alchohlism and educated the public about breast cancer before it was popular
openess re:breast cancer & alcoholism
In my opinion Ford held this country together during the Nixon mess. The country was on the brink of a constitutional crisis but by pardoning Nixon and getting on with it he saved the Republic.
John Ford
He put the Western myth on celluloid
Possibly the greatest American film director
Creator and popularizer of the Western mythos.
The Founder of NASCAR
Says it's okay to be gay and a congressman
Brought us out of the dark by giving us rock and roll
Had a tremendous influence on thinking about economic policy.
Demonstrated to the general public that political freedom is dependent on free markets, and changed the nature of discourse between government and the governed
Father of monetarism
His contributions to American economic policy and school choice should not be overlooked.
Perhaps the most influential economist in the history of the United States.
Economist and the concept of free to choose
He championed free market capitalism as the source of political freedom and provided the intellectual counter argument against the Keynesian economic model of government intervention.
Most Influential economist
The economist who defined American Economic policy which now dominates both parties
Raised the standard of living for millions.
The economic guru of conservatives everywhere, his ideas dominate American economic policy.
Economist
Redirected 20th Century Economic Theory
Free market theories worldwide impact
Influence on 20th century economic policy and politics
"Chicago School of Economics"
You should know why
Rose Friedman
The Road not Taken
Greatest American Poet of the 20th Century
Frost's poetry defined the American character.
Education and cultural exchange program Creator
Inventive genius influenced the world
Invented the first commercial steamboat, vital to 19th century transportation and commerce, Disney or Keaton without steamboats?
I believe he is an inventor that is missing. The steam engine seems important to this historian.
Pioneer of steamship—pivotal influence on transportation, commerce, etc.
Iron Horse gave us new awareness about ALS
His stories charmed a majority of children since he began writing and inspired millions to love books. Plus he created the word "nerd". Who else on the list created a word so widely used?
His books influenced several generations, Who doesn't know about "Green Eggs and Ham"??
We took an oath not to do any wrong to each other or to scheme against each other. There is one God looking down on us all. We are all the children of one God. The sun, the darkness, the winds are all
Be held off with a rag tag band and steely will the armies of Mexico and the United States.
They inbody our American spirit and our awareness of our humble beginnings, as well as our shame.
Composer who have voice to America in concert music.
musical innovator
Major American composer
The modern musical and American song book
Gave America a musical identity
Gave America a musical identity
No composers on the list!
His music started a whole new category by combining classic with jazz and ragtime
Excelled in classical and pop, gave us "Porgy and Bess" and wowed Hollywood.
The first great American classical composer.
Gave us American Music
Gorgeous American music
Rreconciled America with Catholics, and the American Way (separation of Church and state) with Rome, defended the Labor movement in the US when it needed moral support, presided over Vatican Council I.
The very first world-class American theoretical physicist and chemist. He had a major role in theoretical basics of thermodynamics, as a mathematician he invented vector analysis.
Responsible for a major change of direction for our country.
led the world through 9/11
For giving us strength
CHANGED NYC FOR THE BETTER (A FEAT AS GREAT AS THE SECOND COMING!)
Saved New York from 9/11 hysteria
First American in space
Astronaut
First Astronaut
And any other test pilot. Their bravery to do what they did made traveling alot safer for all of us
America's own pioneering rocketeer
Builder of the Panama Canal
A feminist far ahead of her time.
The true father of the conservative revolution in American politics
Mentor to Newt Gingrich and Ronald Reagan.
Father of late 20th century conservatism
For his work on the internet and bringing global warming to the attention of all
Evangelist who befriended leaders
Evangelical Leader to millions and spiritual advisor to Presidents
He's been a multi-generation spiritual influence. He's considered America's Pastor
Perhaps the most notable Evangelical Christian preacher and orator of the past 100 years.
He brought religion to the masses in a way never before imagined
This certainly would be ahead of Brigham Young
One of the greatest evangelist-he has brought more the 100 million to Christ
How could you have possibly missed this great man?
Should be in the top ten
Led 2,000,000 people to Christ
Seems more deserving than Richard Nixon
The face and spiritual father modern evangelicalism remains tremendously important even after his retirement
Made religion available for the masses.
Helped more people than any.
The idea that Mary Baker Eddy (on your list) had more influence in America than is ludicrous.
Touched lives around the world.
More people in America have heard him speak and were changed by him than any other American other than a president addressing the nation on Radio or Television. He has been counsel to more presidents.
No one has guided Christianity more
Millions of lives affected
Has been in the white house with numerous presidents
Influenced every president, politial leader since Truman
Mr. Graham has been a spiritual advisor to many presidents.
Great American Evangelist
Billy has been one of the most influential people in the world, so I am not sure how he can be left off the list.
On moral issues, the greatest leader in the World today
Was a pastor to Presidents and became America's pastor
Mr. Religion himself—influenced 10s of millions
If you do not already know then you have missed the essence of influence and greatness!
influenced the lives of millions and millions of Americans and influenced presidents and politicians with his counsel and prayer
The idea that Mary Baker Eddy (on your list) had more influence in America than is ludicrous.
Led millions to Christ for eternal Salvation; influential spiritual advisor to many American Presidents as well as US citizens
Greatest preacher of our time
How can he NOT be on this list?? He is most definitely among the most influential religious leaders in American history.
He was spiritual advisor to Presidents from the 50's thru the year 2000, He influenced millions of Americans to follow christian Ideals and brought the Message of the Gospel to many Nations. He inspired people to embrace traditional values and served as a national, spiritual rudder for a Christian nation that tends to go off course occasionally. He preached love and acceptance of all people in all circumstances across all boundries, and offered eternal hope to all who would listen. At the same time he took only a salary from his ministry and could never be accused of violating the trust people placed in Him. He never claimed any fame for himself but claimed only to be a spokesman for the christian Faith.
He lead a huge revival in our country and millions sought him out to hear the word of God.
Icon of American christianity/evangelicalism, has reached millions with the message of Jesus, and counseld individuals from the President to the homeless
Led millions to Christ for eternal Salvation; influential spiritual advisor to many American Presidents as well as US citizens
Most influential clergyman worldwide (not just USA) of the 20th century!
Fascinating work—but how could you include Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, and Mary Baker Eddy while omitting Charles Finney (arguably the founder of mass evangelism) and ?
The Nations Preacher
The Rev. shaped the birth of a dynamic and influential evangelical movement in 20th century which would shape culture and politics
put america on the map as evangelical nation
the most influential religious leader ever in our country
CHRISTIAN EVANGELIST BROUGHT CHRIST'S TEACHINGS OF HOPE AND SIGNIFICANCE TO THE POST WORLD WAR II GENERATION.
50+ years of powerful religious influence should trump several others on the list.
For over 50 years Rev. Graham has been the moral voice of America.
Greatest American evangelist
I think he's probably touched more loves in the U.S. and around the world than has any other living individual. Dr. has probably spoken before more people (live) than any other person I know and should be considered in the top 100
He has done more to further the value of Christianity than anyone in our nation's history
He led the resurgence of America's most significant religious movement.
more so than Mary Baker Eddy or Joseph Smith, Brigham Young
His Influence has been huge
He changed the way faith in America was taught and believed, and influenced presidents and politics along the way.
Single most influential theologion in this country. He brought about revival in record numbers, influenced leaders and was an ambassodor of peace for the US.
Should replace #90 Jonathan Edwards as most influential theologian
Redefined the role of women in media and business, and helped redefine the presidency while she was at it.
Turned the Washington Post into a top newspaper, bringing us the Watergate Scandal and Herblock cartoons
Pioneer of American dance
Won Civil War &kept country united.
Won victory for the North no matter what the cost
One of the architects of the legal theory of race relations in modern America.
Born an outsider, he builds and cherishes what most of us take for granted about this great nation.
revolutionized film making
Changed the American cinematic landscape, and brought the feature film into the cultural mainstream.
Sam Goldwyn would be a failed businessman without Griffiths.
The movie king--the first artist of America's signal contribution to world art
Great —and influential—filmmaker who helped codify the grammar of film. also a co-founder of United Artists
computer chips have done more to change the world, faster, than any invention in history. They carried the ideas, and innovated them to the world
Wrote songs that captured an era
America's troubadour--story of its people
Champion of workers rights and individual freedom.
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