Footnote People in U.S. History Introduction

An introduction to a series of biographies of lesser known figures in American history.

FOOTNOTE PEOPLE IN U.S. HISTORY

Often the most interesting persons in American history, despite their colorful characters or unheralded contributions to their time, have been overlooked or forgotten by historians. These little-known men and women remain buried in the footnotes of textbooks or lost in the pages of specialized biographies. They deserve their moment on center stage. Here we introduce another handful to you.