Ordinary Heroes and American Democracy

Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements

Photographs and Credits

1. We Call Them Heroes
2. Models of American Heroism
3. Peter Rodino: A Hero of the House
4. Arthur Watkins: A Hero of the Senate
5. Harry Truman: A Hero as President
6. Wayne Justice: A Hero of the Judiciary
7. Frances Kelsey: A Hero of Bureaucracy
8. Thurlow Weed: A Hero in Party Politics
9. Ida Tarbell: A Hero of the Press
10. John Lewis: A Hero of Social Movements
11. Ordinary Heroes and American Democracy

Notes

Index

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