From the first profile, your AmeriCAN-do spirit will inspire your increased success and contributions to our magnificent country! This volume continues celebrating timeless AmeriCAN-do values and principles that are as valid today as ever.

These AmeriCAN men and women of the 19th century honored the gift of liberty bestowed by the Founders and preserved, perpetuated, and expanded those freedoms for we who have followed them. Young adults and up will cheer these AmeriCANS' success and realize increased pride in our country and future.

Readers will learn of ordinary people with the AmeriCAN-do spirit that left us the gift of this uniquely prosperous country. Their stories and examples of overcoming adversities and the Civil War will encourage and inspire you to repay their favor and pass it along to our descendants.