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Task · part of 2. People and organizations in American history. Do TWO

2(a). A political leader and a private citizen, compared

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One a political leader (a president, senator and so on), the other a private citizen (a writer, religious leader and so on). Find out their accomplishments and compare their contributions to America's heritage.

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  1. American Heritage Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 2(a)

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