Abstract:
Most people think of the 20th century as the American century, but a new book proclaims it as the North Carolina century. The NORTH CAROLINA CENTURY: TAR HEELS WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE, 1900-2000 is published by the Levine Museum of the New South in Charlotte as a product of the North Carolina Biography Project. It profiles mostly individuals, ranging from early-century education leader William Poteat to late-century sports superstar Michael Jordan.