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December 18, 2006
Ma Rainey to Burt RutanMa Rainey
The sine qua non of blues, one of our indigenous arts. Would there have been an Elvis if she hadn't started recording? Ayn Rand
Her writing and philosophy have many followers Some years ago the Library of Congress commissioned a study on what books were most influential. Rand's Atlas Shrugged was listed as number 2 behind the Bible. Her books still sell thousands yearly. Her book is cited as being nearly as influential as the Bible by a large number of Americans Philosopher and Novelist Without doubt,, for the influencial Atlas Shrugged and Fountainhead TODAY WHETHER GOOD OR BAD? - SELFISHNESS IS THE NAME OF THE GAME!! Jennette Rankin
First woman elected to Congress; voted against war Walter Rausenbusch
He probably did more for the spread of the New Social Gospel Movement Ronald Reagan
already on list, but should have a higher rank--equal to Lincoln! Red Cloud
Fought the U.S. Army to a stalemate, forced them to surrender a series of forts to him, and then kept his word to never go to war again. Red Jacket
Revolutionary leader Otis Redding
William Rehnquist
His service on the Supreme Court marked an era of significant scaling back of reforms and decisions from the Warren court reflecting a shift toward a much more conservative Court Walter Reuther
CIO unions propelled millions of workers out of poverty, changing America forever. The most distinguished modern labor leader who worked for the merger of the AFL and CIO, outspoken anti-communist and influential leader within the Democratic Party Integrated Unions racially and CIO As necessary as Samuel Gompers Paul Revere
One of the most famous historical figures ever and a huge player in the Revolution He was a great American. Who, probably without him, we may not have run the revolutionary war. warning ''the people'' early that the oppressors were coming to take all of their freedoms rights and liberties away forever! Trent Reznor
Electronic Musician Condoleezza Rice
She's very diplomatic Branch Rickey
It was he who brought Jackie Robinson into the major leagues. He also invented baseball's minor league system. Jackie Robinson was the effect; Rickey was the cause If you pick Jackie Robinson you have to pick him Hyman G. Rickover
The "Cold War" would have been lost before it started without him. Jacob August Riis
Social documentary photographer of tenements in NY resulting in reforms during the industrial revolution. Norman Rockwell
Not sure if he would warrant a top 100, but a good honorable mention. Pat Robertson
Founded the 700 Club only on the faith he had in our father in heaven. Oral Roberts
Popularized pentecostalism, forerunner to the Evangelical revolution of the last 40 years He moved preaching into the information age, founded a university, and put miracles back in the public discourse. Paul Robeson
W.E.B. DuBois is also a founding father of the NAACP and one of the most revered scholars, orators and authors in history. J.I. Rodale
Gene Roddenberry
He started "Star Trek," which still has a huge fan-base today. Then and today it has given millions of people (accurately or not) a hope for a better future. Star Trek Creator. Influenced many of today's scientists Alex Rodriguez
he took the common man out of the stands in baseball Fred Rogers
Because children are our hope Rogers & Hammerstein
Great American Songwriters & Musicals Created the classic American musical Will Rogers
Kept America entertained during the Great Depression. Without his humor America would have suffered even more than it did. A true champion of quiet humor, with deflating pomposity his specialty! Pete Rose
Greatest sports debate ever James Rouse
Any list like this that lacks Jim Rouse is leaving out one of the great visionaries who shaped and reshaped the American city. Rouse was a pioneer. Josiah Royce
He helped to temper William James' notion of freedom and he had a big impact on a number of European philosophers. Pete Rozelle
Perfected the National Football League NFL commissioner who fused together football and television Redefined America's favorite sport Redefined America's pasttime Sports marketing pioneer who managed the AFL/NFL merger, created the Super Bowl, and pushed football past baseball as America's favorite sport. Robert Rubin
The financial wizard who steered America's economy towards sustained prosperity in a turbulent international era. Burt Rutan
Real Spirit of Freedom and adventure in SPACE. Piloted SpaceShipOne made history in mankinds escape route to other planets even by individuals. Another step in the path of Wright brothers.
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