Dr. Benjamin Rush

This biography highlights Benjamin Rush as a pivotal but often overlooked Founding Father who championed social reforms benefiting marginalized Americans including women, African Americans, and the mentally ill. Known primarily as a leading physician, Rush played a key role in advocating for abolition, public education, prison and mental health reforms, and healthcare rights. Drawing from extensive archival research, the book reestablishes his vital contributions to shaping modern American medicine and social justice.