For a record 58th time, Billy Graham has been named as one of the ten most admired men in the world.
Gallup released its annual list on Monday after surveying 805 people throughout the United States and asking, “What [woman/man] that you have heard or read about, living today in any part of the world, do you admire most?”
Sharing a spot with former President George W. Bush, Mr. Graham tied for fourth place on this year’s list of most admired men.
The 96-year-old evangelist has been among the top 10 every year since 1963 (except 1976, when the survey didn’t happen). He also appeared on the list every year from 1955-1961.
Most Admired Men and Women
This year, President Barack Obama once again took the top spot on the list of most admired men. The sitting president has held the No. 1 position for 58 of the last 68 years.
Pope Francis took the No. 2 spot, followed by former President Bill Clinton.
Author, political commentator and retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson holds the No. 5 position on the men’s list.
Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Malala Yousafzai, Condoleeza Rice and Michelle Obama topped the list of most admired women. Also in the top 10: Sarah Palin and Angelina Jolie…Read More
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