Men, women, and events that have been overlooked in mainstream American history are the focus of this new multicultural collection. Engaging stories inform us about Americans who performed incredible deeds but have been ignored by traditional literature. Dozens of unsung heroes and unusual characters, from the first woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor to the black man who broke precedence to fire a gun during the attack on Pearl Harbor, take center stage in this intriguing work. The book also contains little-known facts about well-known personalities. A great supplement for American history classes, this book is fascinating reading for all ages.
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?Anyone who reads this book will be tantalized to further research the people, places, and events mentioned.?-Territorial Tattler
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PATRICK M. MENDOZA is an author, singer, composer, musician, humorist, photographer, and nationally known storyteller from Denver, Colorado.
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I purchased two of these books - and they were both in fine condition even though used. They are as new. I bought them because a family member of mine was featured in the book and I bought the books for other family members. From what I know of her heroism as told to me my mother, her aunt, the book's account of the events is accurate - although not in great detail because she was a humble lady and did not speak of her actions or the extent of her own injuries or when she did, she minimized it. However her receiving the Air Force's Distinguished Flying Cross for valor is proof of that heroism. She has since passed away of cancer so this is my way of passing along to my family the story of her heroism and of her saving lives in tangible physical form and just not just by word of mouth.
