As we nationally congregate to celebrate the establishment of our country, it is in our best interest to keep in greatest respect the toils and perseverance of our founding fathers. As I see it, the instrumental characters who have stationed us to where we can stand today would want nothing more than to be aligned with the steadfast morals the United States has thrived upon. One of the most consistent messages reiterated by our beloved media is the ancient, timeless motto: "Sex sells". To truly broadcast my star-spangled patriotism, I would like to engage these historical figures in the battle of comparative sex appeal:

7. John Adams

Clearly, the least aesthetically pleasing. Adams has been notoriously described as puritanical and prudish in his beliefs, so this is where the second president would probably like to reside on our list. The frizzy sideburns don't do too much for his case, either.

6. James Madison

Often deemed as the "Father of the Constitution", James Madison was certainly compensating in his need for power with what he lacked in stature. He was only about five feet and four inches and weighed around 100 pounds. Sure, he had a distinguished pair of eyebrows, but it doesn't retract from how I could easily fit him in my pocket.

5. John Jay

The first Chief Justice of the United States, John Jay rocked some robes that leave a bit to the imagination. His nose both confuses and upsets me, and I'm sure he was rather by-the-books in the sheets given his moral dedication to justice. He was overall not too sexy, but still had a decent jawline.

4. Thomas Jefferson

One of the most dedicated authors of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was an intellectual writer and philosopher. With his creative mind and deep interest in linguistics, I suggest that he could master some exciting dirty talk. Those dreamy eyes probably allowed the third president of the United States a fair amount of action at third base, as well.

3. Alexander Hamilton

Ah, the man who brought us our first serious sex scandal. From his affair with Maria Reynolds to having a hit musical written about him, Hamilton deserves a top spot on our list. The man was "non-stop", so I imagine that his passion was just as fiery in the bedroom. Though not at #1, Hamilton is a $10 out of $10.

2. George Washington

A man celebrated for his groundbreaking ability to lead a nation, our first president George Washington was absolutely sexy. He was a stoic six feet tall and was regarded as great, strong horseman by Thomas Jefferson. With brains, brawn, and even the false teeth, Washington could easily be identified as irresistible. His last words were "'Tis well", a testament to his unbelievable amount of chill (also, a literal embodiment of the shrug emoticon).

1. Benjamin Franklin

The greatest ladies' man of all time, the man with an unfathomable amount of sex appeal, and our favorite: Benny B. Benjamin Franklin is widely known as America's favorite "babe magnet". He even authored a letter titled "Advice to a Friend on How to Choose a Mistress". Franklin was an author, scientist, inventor (let's give a brief nod to the lightning rod, shall we?), political theorist, diplomat, and the sexiest founding father.