I have no objection to replacing Alexander Hamilton’s likeness on the $10 bill with a woman. I do think that care should be taken that whomever they choose is at least as important a figure to the mythology of the Republic as Hamilton was. Doing otherwise would be foolish and capricious.
I’m taking nominations. I suggest Columbia.
Maybe one of those man-on-the-street polls would help sort it out. I’d put my chips on Kim Kardashian…….or maybe diversify my bet with Caitlyn Jenner.
That latter suggestion actually occurred to me.
I heard Harriet Tubman was in the running, and I’d like that she appeared on a bill if they were going to choose someone new.
Hate to see them replace Hamilton, though. Getting rid of Jackson seems a far better choice for currency now in circulation. (Although it’s hard to not like Jackson for threatening to hang every last goddamn South Carolinian personally.* **)
* South Carolina was always my least favorite state, which contact with said state has done little to nothing to change my mind.
** Yeah, yeah, that’s not really how it went, but it should have!
I hope PD was kidding. These days it’s impossible to tell what’s being stated seriously and what isn’t.
I only watch TV for sporting events, but I’m aware enough of pop culture to only have been half kidding about Jenner. How about a reality TV show where the winner goes on the $20 bill? Real Housewives of the Printing Press…..
I don’t know if Caprice (Bourret) has a high enough profile. Her ads for push-up bras have a high enough profile. Not to mention her Playboy appearances.
How about Hamilton dressed in drag? Too much, eh?
Well … There’s a lot of tens in circulation. No reason they have to be the same. How about Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, Katherine Hepburn, and Clara Bow? And maybe we could find a group of illustrious scientists and industrialists to put on 20’s, famous financiers for the thousands, and limit presidents to the ones and twos and fives.
And for the future, think holographics. Maybe a single bill could show five or six different faces depending on the angle from which it’s viewed. Think what that would do counterfeiting!
Logically, Bo Derek should be on the 10.
That said, I’d opt for Hedy Lamarr, actress and inventor; inasmuch as she helped us win WWII, she’s sufficiently worthy, and if the engraving does her justice, Treasury will make a few dollars selling uncirculated bills to collectors at a premium.