A man of faith and family, Charlie Kirk would have been a leading contender for this recognition without the tragic circumstances of his October assassination. That heinous act did not silence his voice as intended, but only served to cement his legacy.
2024 American of the Year: Lara Trump
For the fifth time in the last eight years a woman is named as this website's American of the Year. Lara Trump joins a diverse group of women. Kellyanne Conway (2016), Nikki Haley (2018), Kizzmekia Corbett (2020), and Riley Gaines (2023) were the others so honored.
2023 American of the Year: Riley Gaines
As we draw to the end of another calendar year it is once again time at this website of mine to honor an individual American for their unique and outstanding contribution to our nation. As I have been doing for 17 of the last 19 years (there was a break in 2014-15 when the site … Continue reading 2023 American of the Year: Riley Gaines
2022 American of the Year: Samuel Alito
As we reach the end of another calendar year the time has come to continue one of the oldest traditions here at my website, the naming of an American of the Year.
2021 American of the Year: Joe Manchin
In a time where Americans are divided as never before, Joe Manchin has demonstrated the leadership qualities required to make difficult decisions to do the right thing in the face of unprecedented partisan political and media pressure.
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