An Uncrowned Hero: The Untold Story of James Benjamin Parker

By Dr. Barbara A. Seals Nevergold - January 29, 2018

The man who attempted to subdue President McKinley's assassin enjoyed both fame and obscurity as a result of his efforts at Buffalo's Pan American Exposition.

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An Uncrowned Hero: The Untold Story of James Benjamin Parker