Albert Sabin to John Sutter
Developer of the oral vaccine for polio.
Lewis and Clark probably wouldn't have survived their trip without her.
Lewis and Clark wouldn't have gotten far without her
You list Lewis and Clark - but she made it all possible!
Epic guide
Opened West for L&C
Without her, we wouldn't have Lewis and Clark
scientist
"Catcher in the Rye" is an American classic, and was the voice of a generation.
radio
He introduced America to television, the most influential invention in modern American culture until the home computer.
Although not a scientist, he created American broadcasting. His model became the American broadcast paradigm, changing the way Americans received their informaiton and entertainment.
Computer influence in America
Invented the American mass media age.
Artist genius, master of the brush stroke
His brilliant oratory (first At UC Berkeley, then at UCLA) helped create the "Free Speech" movement on college campuses.
She was a leader in defeating the Equal Rights Amendment.
She became a voice, not an echo. She marked the political coming of age of philosophically conservative suburban housewives.
Creator of "Peanuts". He has played a significant role in how many Americans start every single day.
PEANUTS... nuff said.
His movies have made hundreds of millions and he shifted from that to politics as Governor of the largest and most influential state in the Union.
Perhaps now more than Melville, America's Shakespeare.
His court case forced the country to address the slavery issue.
Successfully packaged and marketed toilet paper. Need I say more.
A general in three of America's wars and architect of victory in the Civil War
The Duke of Wellington called his march upon Mexico City one of the most brilliant campaigns in history. He was the true founder of the American army and influenced a generation of Civil War generals.
They developed mass market retail sales, mail order and kept the rural people supplied through tough times!
his people has no equal.
He understood the value of the environment long before any of the rest of us
Greatest folk singer and spokesperson for theProgressive Left
They created Superman, the quintessential superhero
No one else was able to put an entire language into a form that everyone could learn to read and understand.
His alphabet allowed the Cherokees to assimilate into white society - only to be driven out during Andrew Jackson's time
Another woman that I think changed history. She did a lot for education
Saint who pioneered parochial schools and religious hospitals.
Credibility to Abolition and Seward's Folly
"Seward's Folly": The acquisition of Alaska
I was glad he at least appeared in the article. As the founder of the most important movement in Christianity in 500 years, he deserves a place.
The pastor of the Azusa Street congregation in LA that served as the lauch of the largest modern religious movement in the US and World-- Pentecostalism
Stands up for his beliefs
His "Life Is Worth Living" TV series took American Catholic out of their cultural ghetto an into the mainstream of American life.
A Catholic man of action, bar none.
The fact that he had listeners from all faiths confirmed that devotion to truth attracts.
First American in Space
FOR TAKING THE CIVIL WAR TO THE PEOPLE AND SHOWING THEM THAT IS REALLY HELL U.S. GRANTS BEST AND MOST STEADY GENERAL
Scorched Earth strategy wreaked havoc on Georgia and turned the tide of the war.
Father of modern warfare, scorched earth and alienated the South to this day
The first modern general, lasting horrific influence on the South and Indians, excellent writer/memoirs
Inventer of the transistor
No transistor, no America as we know it.
With Bardeen and Brattain, he invented the transistor - need we say more?
joint inventors of the transistor
Founded Peace Core
co-founder of alcoholics anonymous
Demolished Malthusian thinking.
Turned the interpretation of the American pop song into an art form
He was the voice of 20th century American pop music, and his style and taste influenced generations of singers.
The Record Shows, He Did It His Way! Mr. Sinatra set the standards for American pop male vocal. With a brand new style, that many have tried to copy. His career lasted longer than anyone else's.
Defined the standards of American popular music for generations
Leave aside his politics and personal life. He was the best interpreter of the pop songs that define our dreams.
He was Elvis before Elvis and after Elvis
Author of "The Jungle" helped america evaluate rampant capitalism
The Jungle changed the food industry forever, and his contribution as a writer had an impact too.
Publication of The Jungle- detailing the atrocities of the food packing industry and lack of sanitary conditions resulted in many reforms
Upton Sinclar
Food and Sanitation in the Food Industry
Wrote The Jungle, which brought about public attention to the poor working conditions and terrible food standards prevalent in the meatpacking industry. Probably inspired the FDA's creation.
White slavery, wage slavery, today's imbalance between corporate greed and labor, social injustices like affordable medical care, non-living wage, The Jungle is the best history lesson ever. Sinclair raised the issue of what America could be or ought to be. He addressed an enormous variety of social injustices. The society he described is a mirror of today's society: corruption in business, corruption in government, corruption in the judicial system, corruption of a controlled corporate press, exploited immigrants, anti-union, classism, inequality to the destruction of the middle class, hunger (lacking "food security"), purity of our nation's food and medicine, worker safety, economic security, etc. Sinclair's world has come round again in 2006 with a vengeance. Sinclair's lesson: the fight for a just society never ends--the fight against Social Darwinism never ends. Sinclair's writings and political involvements were a force behind Teddy Roosevelt's Pure Food & Drug Act and later legislation passed under Franklin Roosevelt.
Symbolized Native American resistance to Anglo encroachment through his role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn and his subsequent refusal to be "resettled" onto a reservation.
Any of hundreds of Native Americans could be brought to the list for their solidarity on behalf of their people.
Fought off an entire army trying to preserve their way of life and almost succeeded.
I'm not a fraction of a percent Native American, but as I scrolled through your list I was shocked to find not a single reference to the people that inhabited this land before the Europeans arrived. The history of America cannot be separated from the history of the Native American, but by excluding them, your list does just that.
Incredible leader in early American history
Native American Leader
His influence is all over education
Role Model
Handguns are a force to be reckoned with in American life
First woman elected to both houses of Congress. Was first member of the Senate to denounce Joe McCarthy? In 1964 first woman to named in nomination for presidency by either major party.
The co founders of Alcoholics Annonymous. The person reading this post problably knows someone who's life has been saved by this program.
Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous
These two men have saved more lives, improved more lives, and changed the way we all look at addiction today!
Co-Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous and Godfather of "personalized" spirituality and selfhelp
The most acclaimed and financially successful movie producer in history; at the end of the 20th Century, LIFE named him "the most influential person of his generation", according to Wikipedia
The Alexander behind America's global cultural empire, the CGI in his films also forced the boundries of computer sophisication.
The greatest movie producer of our time
Showed everyone how to make a movie.
Where would we be without Jaws and ET
His work brings out the kid in us all.
The impact movies have on U.S. psyche
A tremendous filmaker who has influenced a generation.
Changing the movies industry
Influential filmmaker of great titles such as "Jaws" "E.T." and "Raiders" continues to have impact on culture and industry
Director of blockbuster films too many to mention here
Credit (or blame) him for the Hollywood blockbuster. Few directors have changed movies (for better or worse) as much as Mr. Spielberg, and the film industry has a profound influence on America.
The nation's rock and roll poet, artist and musician
Gave us Thanksgiving
Enabled peace between English pilgrims and Wampanuag Indians
Without him, the Pilgrims most likely would not have survived
As co-founder (with Charles Crocker) and president of the Central Pacific Railroad, he was primarily responsible for the first transcontinental railroad.
Unsurpassed bible teacher and scholar, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta
Her influence on the twentieth century world of art and writing is significant.
Gloria Steinem
One of the most influential women's rights activists and founder of Ms Magazine
She made 51% of our population able to be full members of American society.
Feminist
He has taken political comedy to a whole new level. Not only does he raise questions about today's politicans to young people, he is the master of stand-up and one of the few influential comedians.
The most powerful woman in marketing and homemaking
Pioneering aviator, stunt pilot, airplane designer and builder, later an architect.
He is the most recognized Country artist in America alive, jsut inducted tot he hall of fame for his music he deserves mention
Co-Founder of the Group Theatre, Arguably Father of American Acting (for good or ill), and "Teacher to the Stars" of American Cinema for decades.
The Actor's Studio defined acting in America
blue jeans
An entire generation of American Christians credit his writings with inspiring their own work, from Jim Wallis at Sojourners to the World and Word Seminary.
Keller's mentor
brought entertainment to the masses
He gave hope on a monumental level during the worst of times
Certainly had at least as much influence as Mary Baker Eddy
Gold was discovered at his California mill, which spurred the Gold Rush and westward expansion.
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