Acknowledgments

Thank you to the people who helped bring this book to fruition:

Byron Hollinshead
Elizabeth McPike
Dr. Harold Robles
Cassy Fiano

Thank you to the people who aided our research process:

Kevin Williams
David Dodson
Diana and Don Durand
Richard Yednock
Susan Miller
Charlie Welch
Stephan Williams
Julianne Dickson
Helene Guilfoy
Jane Addams Hull House Association
Stephen Miller, DDS
George C. Marshall Foundation
Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation
Supreme Court of the United States, Public Information Office
The dedicated librarians at Millersville University's Ganser Library and the Lancaster County Library

Thanks also to Michael G. Roscoe, Allison and Bethany Roscoe for their continuing patience and support.

And a special thank-you to Angie Post-Speitel for crusading to include her hero, Mary McLeod Bethune, in this book.

To my wonderful family and friends, all of whom have enriched my life. - DD

To my mother whose courage and indomitable spirit live on. - LR

To 'til Tuesday for your Love and support, inspiration and friendship. - BB