For a quarter-century, Jane Calvert has dedicated herself to a singular mission: rehabilitating the legacy of John Dickinson, a figure largely relegated to the footnotes of American history, remembered primarily for his refusal to sign the Declaration of Independence.
As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Calvert, a former associate professor at the University of Kentucky and founder of the John Dickinson Writings Project, sees an opportunity to challenge the enduring image of a man often ignored, ridiculed, or simply cast aside.
