Vladimir Lenin and Harry Truman, George Washington Carver and Eddie Rickenbacker. Louis Armstrong and Katharine Hepburn. Sigmund Freud and Margaret Sanger. The 20th century's most influential figures come to life in the pages of this beautiful book, organized chronologically. Over 130 fascinating people who have influenced the arts, sciences, politics, education and social life. Includes an Index.

(Key Words: Reference, Movies, Art, Architecture, Science, War, Government, Sex, Vladimir Lenin, Harry Truman, George Washington Carver, Eddie Rickenbacker. Louis Armstrong, Katharine Hepburn. Sigmund Freud, Margaret Sanger).