The July 4th holiday always makes me reflect upon how much I have to be thankful for as an American citizen. In light of Independence Day, here’s my list of five great Americans who lived during my lifetime and inspired me.
In chronological order by birth:
Dwight Eisenhower(1890–1969): Heroic American leader during World War II and the Cold War
Mortimer Adler (1902–2001): Wise educator and advocate of great books
Ronald Reagan (1911–2004): Inspirational American leader of the Cold War
Billy Graham (1918–): America’s great evangelist and pastor
Jackie Robinson (1919–1972): Baseball legend and civil rights leader
Of course, there are so many others who should receive proper consideration. Who would make your list?
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In light of Independence Day, here’s my list of five great Americans who lived during my lifetime and inspired me.
