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Who
was the most important elected leader in your country's history? Ugh, I don't really
care right now. Lincoln for the equality stuff or Teddy Roosevelt for the nature stuff, I
guess--although, to be fair, I think Roosevelt mostly wanted to save stuff so he could
kill it at will.
Karen, 21
Marshelltown/Ames, IA USA
I'm far from an expert in political history,
but it seems to me that the New England institutions of town meetings and elected
selectmen antedate the proceedings before the American Revolution. The idea of government
by elected leaders is far more important than any individual who has been elected.
Jill, 60
Saylorsburg, PA USA
I'd say Nixon. It was before my time
but it looks like he was the first one to accidentally let people know they weren't in
Mayberry. Again, though, I'm fairly ignorant on the
matter and strongly suspect that a couple of the wars may have given them the same
information.
Alias Irrelevante
THe most important leader was Abe Lincoln.
He freed most of the slaves and was a great leader till his death.
Jason, 21
Oneanta, NY
USA
How can you pick one? Washington for being
the first and shaping the presidency. Monroe for his Doctrine. Lincoln for freeing the
slaves. Wilson for his efforts toward an international organization. FDR for
getting the country out of depression and through a world war.
Jane, 60
West Linn, OR
USA
How can we pick just one? It's a close tie
between Lincoln and FDR.. but Teddy Roosevelt, Washington, Kennedy and Lincoln are all
important ...
Katie2, 18
Detroit, MI
USA
FDR for his broad range of programs
and guiding our country through a depression and major world war (too bad in this media glitzzy world a man in a wheelchair would be hard pressed to make
it to national office). For his writing and thoughts, Thomas Jefferson perhaps articulated
this countries spirit the best. I am saddened that Jimmy Carter didn't get more of chance
to see his vision through.
Felicia, 35
Lowell, MA
USA
I think I'll go with Thomas Jefferson on
this one. (I'm pretty sure he was elected to at least one position.)
etoile, 20
Washington, DC USA
I'd have to say Pierre Trudeau, because he
introduced the charter of rights, but he also put us way into dept so...
Dianne, 16
Oshawa, Ontario CANADA
Oh, let me see: Certainly nobody from the
present era: Offhand I would sayLincoln/Jefferson, Washington are the names that come to
mind (at least in terms of presidents).
Mick, 30
Chicago, IL
USA
Abraham Lincoln.
Melodi, 19
Hlliard, OH
USA
Although I like Teddy Roosevelt best (he's
my hero) I'll have to vote for his cousin, Franklin Delano, as our most imp't
(influential) leader.
Reba, 51
Rockville, MD
USA
Trudeau
Jaden, 21
Brampton, Ontario CANADA
Abraham Lincoln, in my opinion.
Talia, 23
Wilton, CT
USA
Generic yes, but I would have to say either
J.F.K or Lincoln. Im very big on equal rights, And they were the most prominent elected
figures for such a cause.
Adrianne, 15
FL USA
Franklin D Roosevelt
Melodi, 19
Hlliard, OH
USA
Margaret Thatcher probably. She was in power
for 11 years, yet she was the most unpopular prime minister ever. She was also the first
female PM, and she did a wonderful job in destroying much of Britain's industries.
Shanna, 15
Cardiff ENGLAND
Abraham
Lincoln!!
Eric, 18
Beverly Hills, CA USA
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