Stories of Courage and Perseverance throughout Our Nations History. A celebration of American courage and tenacity, this sumptuous visual history details the stories of more than 125 of our nations most gutsy and resolute citizens - those who overcame extraordinary odds through faith, will, and guts, from George Washington and Helen Keller to Jim Lovell, Jackie Robinson and many more, both famous and lesser known. Each chapter will open with a feature on John Wayne, highlighting a specific trait of grit, then examine dozens of other American legends who exhibited that same attribute in awe-inspiring fashion. A fun,