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American History

Generic Brad

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10. Clearly Alexander Hamilton

Reply to ellisonz (Original post)

Wed May 30, 2012, 09:39 PM

May 2012

He was so influential in defining the basis of American law, banking, and military protocol. Plus he is the patron saint of American sex scandals. And was shot by a vice president.

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Who is your favorite Founding Father? [View all] ellisonz May 2012 OP

Franklin might have been the most fun to be around. RandySF May 2012 #1

Could not decide MadrasT May 2012 #2

Franklin 47of74 May 2012 #3

Jefferson. Fearless May 2012 #4

Sorry, but I have to do it... ellisonz May 2012 #5

You really don't have to do anything. You want to. Fearless May 2012 #6

Reading "democrats" too many times... ellisonz May 2012 #7

There are small d democrats... there are also big d Democrats. The two groups are not mutual. Fearless May 2012 #8

*touche* ellisonz May 2012 #9

Clearly Alexander Hamilton Generic Brad May 2012 #10

John Adams, simply because frogmarch Jun 2012 #11