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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 6 2015, 02:26 PM (65 Views) | |
| Triodard and Florard | Jun 6 2015, 02:26 PM Post #1 |
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In America there's been ongoing discussion about who to put on our currency. For instance, some have proposed replacing Jackson with someone like Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. A lot of it has to do with diversifying the faces on currency while removing individuals who, although influential Americans, were not the most stellar individuals. In the case of Andrew Jackson, there was the whole Trail of Tears issue and completely undermining the authority of the Supreme Court, which are not things America wants to be known for. So, if you could put whoever you wanted on your country's currency, who would it be? It might also be beneficial to put down who is already there and explain why you want it changed, or why it should stay the same. So, for American currency, I would have: Penny: Currently: Abraham Lincoln New: Preferably I'd have the cent eliminated, but short of that I would replace Lincoln with George Washington. I just think it would be fitting for Washington to be on the most basic piece of currency, seeing as he was out first President. He was also, considering his time and circumstances, a very reasonable President and I think he deserves to be remembered fondly. Nickel: Currently: Thomas Jefferson New: Neil Armstrong. He is a symbol of American progress, exploration, and curiosity. Also Nickels look almost like the Moon, but shinier. Dime: Currently: Franklin D. Roosevelt New: John Zenger. A lesser known individual, he is notable for the Zenger Trial, where he was charged with libel for criticizing the governor of New York. It was an early victory for free speech against corruption. Quarter: Currently: George Washington New: If the penny was removed, I'd like George to stay. If not, I think Susan B. Anthony would be a good fit as a proponent of women's suffrage. It is also fitting considering how often Susan B. Anthony dollar coins and quarters were confused. Half Dollar: Currently: John F. Kennedy New: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A far better model of civil rights than Kennedy, who was reluctant to take serious action until towards the end of his life, Dr. King deserves a place on American currency. Dollar Coin: Currently: The Presidents, Mainly New: I think we should continue using the faces of past Presidents on the dollar coins. Considering I'm booting most of them from the other currency they need some love. Dollar Bill: Currently: George Washington New: Abraham Lincoln. Probably the greatest symbol of American unity and (At least in large part) responsible for freeing the slaves. Despite his flaws he deserves a place on the most circulated American bill. Five Dollar Bill: Currently: Abraham Lincoln New: Sacajawea. As a teenage with a child she saved Lewis and Clark's asses many times, which made the exploration of the west much easier, and like Neil Armstrong is a symbol of American exploration. Ten Dollar Bill: Currently: Alexander Hamilton New: Henry Clay. The reason America didn't fall into Civil War earlier, and someone I wish became President. He tried, many times, but something always got in the way. Twenty Dollar Bill: Currently: Andrew Jackson New: Woodrow Wilson. His Fourteen Points are a great framework for peace and self determination, and he laid the framework of the League of Nations (Despite America not joining), which eventually led to the United Nations. Fifty Dollar Bill: Currently: Ulysses S. Grant New: Eleanor Roosevelt. She was a powerful advocate of civil rights and human rights, having helped draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She was not only popular in America but on the World Stage and would be a good spokesperson on the Fifty. Hundred Dollar Bill: Currently: Ben Franklin New: Thomas Jefferson. Primary author of the Declaration of Independence and member of the Continent Congress, then Third President of the United States, despite accusations of being hypocritical by promoting the idea that "all men are created equal" while owning slaves himself, and having economic policies I would describe as insane, Jefferson was a big proponent of the idea of liberty, especially that of freedom of religion, and was responsible for doubling the size of the nation. Although in his time I would not call him a good president, the lasting effects of his ideas and actions have outweighed his short term inadequacy. So, what do you think? Who would you put on your currency? |
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| Larsland | Jun 9 2015, 07:00 AM Post #2 |
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I think George Grey deserves to be on our currency somewhere. |
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| Ismaria | Jun 9 2015, 08:53 AM Post #3 |
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I think Lincoln still deserves a spot on our currency. He saved the Union in the Civil War and then got the 13th Amendment to end slavery passed. |
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| Electus Dei | Jun 11 2015, 07:50 PM Post #4 |
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Umm... I don't live in America. I agree with everything but Neil Amstrong and Sacajawea though. |
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| Triodard and Florard | Jun 11 2015, 09:16 PM Post #5 |
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Why not, and who would you have in their place? |
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| Electus Dei | Jun 11 2015, 09:56 PM Post #6 |
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Martin Luther King and Franklin Roosevelt, who if survived would have averted a cold war. |
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| Larsland | Jun 13 2015, 01:19 AM Post #7 |
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I answered for the NZ currency, so why don't you answer for the Australian?
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| Electus Dei | Jun 13 2015, 03:09 AM Post #8 |
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Ehh... Australia isn't my forte. I love the country but when it comes to politics, history and such... uhhh... so boring. |
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