New, Lists and Rankings: 100 Most Influential Americans in History

The Atlantic recently asked ten eminent historians. The result was The Atlantic’s Top 100—and some insight into the nature of influence and the contingency of history.

Background article: Subs only

See Also (highlights only):
Top Living Influentials
Living Americans who received votes from panelists

Influential Architects
Selected by Michael J. Lewis

Influential Filmmakers
Selected by David Thomson

Influential Musicians
Selected by Terry Teachout

Influential Poets
Selected by Christian Wiman

Influential Critics
Selected by Robert Messenger

Source: The Atlantic Monthly

See Also: Abraham Lincoln most influential American: survey (via Reuters)

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