To those of you who were born in or live in America, which founding father would you like to meet the most?

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Benjamin Franklin is my pick. We could have tea together and talk for hours.

CrazyGirl2 · Accepted Answer

Franklin  and  Washington  seem to me to be the most interesting.  Benjamin Franklin  for obvious reasons, like his inventions and his being a newspaper publisher, and  George Washington , as the commander in chief of the US forces during the Revolutionary War, and also the President of the Constitutional Convention. Washington's leadership was crucial. While he did not write the Constitution, his presence and support for the process lent it the legitimacy it desperately needed, and helped guide the delegates toward a consensus. However... If I could only meet one, and it not be an obvious choice, forcing me to think of a more interesting intellectual member of the founding fathers, it would have to be  James Madison ! Simply because Madison had the greatest influence on the substance of the Constitution's contents. His ideas about checks and balances, the separation of powers, as well as the federal system of government were deeply embedded within the document. Madison's influence is particularly evident in the structure of the government, with its three branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) designed to prevent any one branch from ever becoming too powerful, and creating the checks and balances we still count on today to keep the us free, and prevent any one branch of government from overstepping their legal authority. (in theory, anyway). James Madison , is often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution," because Madison played the central role in drafting and promoting the Constitution. He was a key advocate for a strong central government and he was instrumental in laying the foundation for the structure of the Constitution. Madison's extensive notes from the Constitutional Convention are also a primary source for understanding the debates that went on during the Constitutional convention, and the decisions that shaped the final document. As such, I believe he would be  fascinating  to speak to, one-on-one! I hope this helps. Sincerely, Laura 🤗 🥰.

DishLady · Accepted Answer

Ben and George are the two most interesting to me. Everyone else was pretty self-serving when you book it down.

AviatorTom · Accepted Answer

I'm with you. Ben Franklin was a very interesting man, inventor, astute politician, and a womanizer. We'd have a very interesting discussion.

strateguy632 · Accepted Answer

I would warn benjamin Franklin that lightning is dangerous.

NamerOfStars · Answer

Off the top of my head, I'd say Franklin as well. Dude was a total Renaissance Man, and could probably keep up with just about any subject we could talk about.

slatyb · Answer

Franklin was a famous raconteur in his day. Good choice.

SugarSugarplum · Answer

Can I pick Betsy Ross?

exitseven · Answer

I would pick Ben Franklin as well. He was a really amazing guy.

NathanDavis · Answer

only if Voltaire is showing up as well... otherwise, I pass

OddBeMe · Answer

Not sure it would go well.

OtterMan68 · Answer

Washington: He was the Cincinnatus of his day and freed his slaves

LiamJHayden · Answer

James Madison. Or perhaps the often ignored Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette

shortster · Answer

Hancock, we're related.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Never thought of it but, I guess Benny.

Anonymous · Answer

Thomas Jefferson

noohair · Answer

Washington

HaveNoName · Answer

Chief Chuwazanga.

Pterodon · Answer

Jefferson

To those of you who were born in or live in America, which founding father would you like to meet the most?

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