1878 - 1948
James Truslow Adams was an American writer and historian born on October 14, 1878, and died on May 28, 1949. He is best known for coining the term "American Dream" in his 1931 book "The Epic of America," where he described the ideal of a society in which every individual has the opportunity for success and upward mobility. Adams was also a prominent figure in the promotion of American history and culture through his writings and lectures.