According to historians, who was the most popular American historical figure of his/her time? [I Love History]

UPDATE: I will take either of 2 answers, because 'historical figure' can be interpreted differently.

This is impossible to know with 100% certainty, of course, but there is a fairly firm view of this.

The winner gets a prize.

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uncleshawn · 41-45, M

Here are 2 hints....

*One possible answer was a historical figure related to a war.

*The other possible answer was an entertainer.