As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, The Times consulted scholars across the country to identify historical figures who influenced the United States — and whose legacies remain debated.
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Jun 20, 2026
These 8 Americans Shaped History. We Just Don’t Agree on How.
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By Mitch Smith, Audra D. S. Burch, Clyde McGrady, Jeremy W. Peters, Jennifer Schuessler, A.O. Scott and Vivian Yee
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