We call them heroes -- Models of American heroism -- Peter Rodino, a hero of the House -- Arthur Watkins, a hero of the Senate -- Harry Truman, a hero as president -- Wayne Justice, a hero of the judiciary -- Frances Kelsey, a hero of bureaucracy -- Thurlow Weed, a hero in party politics -- Ida Tarbell, a hero of the press -- John Lewis, a hero of social movements -- Ordinary heroes and American democracy.