Throughout history, who has had the greatest impact on our country?

This is a tough question, because there have been so many extraordinary people throughout history that have imparted their groundbreaking goals, missions and dreams to this great, great country. Weird. I felt a bitter taste on my tongue after that. Patriotism is so not me. Anyway, I think that George Washington has had the largest effect on America because, as we all know, he was the first president, and he pieced back together the vestiges of America after the Revolution. Without him, America wouldn't be what it is today - the most amazing God-given country that has ever thrived on this wonderful earth. Note that this title is not only innacurate, but self-proclaimed. America bleh.