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Out of respect for @AlexTheHunn's recent comment that he feels John Adams, more than any other single person, is responsible for American independence and the fact that his discussion with me prompted the adding of our new forum... I pose the question to you. Who is responsible? Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Dickenson, Paine, Revere, Monroe....? And why? My answer? I would hesitant...