Foreword (by Joe M. Sanders, Jr, MD, FAAP)
Preface (by Errol R. Alden, MD, FAAP)
Prologue (by Jeffrey P. Baker, MD, PhD, FAAP, and Howard A. Pearson, MD, FAAP)

Chapter 2. The Birth of the American Academy of Pediatrics: 1922 to 1935
Looking for a Voice
The Formation of the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Organization Gets Right to Work

Chapter 3. Pediatrics in Transition: 1935 to 1950
Rising Conflict: The 1930s
Crisis and Resolution: The 1940s
Growth and Accomplishments of the American Academy of Pediatrics: 1935 to 1950

Chapter 4. An Expanded Agenda for Children: 1950 to 1980
The Baby Boom Generation
An Expanded Agenda
Narratives on Selected Initiatives, 1950 to 1980

Chapter 5. Dedicated to the Health of All Children: 1980 to 2005
Advocacy for the Health of All Children-Same Priorities, New Challenges
Presidential Highlights of the Past 25 Years
Legislative Efforts-Access to Health Care
Community Pediatrics in Perspective
The American Academy of Pediatrics Today: An Overview of Selected Activities
Narratives on Selected Initiatives, 1980 to 2005

Chapter 6. Selected Advances in Pediatrics
Seventy-Five Years of Major Advances
Immunizations and the Battle Against Infectious Diseases
Erythroblastosis Fetalis and Exchange Transfusion
Pediatric Surgery
Leukemia and Cancer
Newborn Screening for Genetic Diseases
Care of Newborn and Premature Infants

Chapter 7. Snapshots in Time
Getting Into Medical School
Vignettes of Memorable Teachers
Training Recollections
Pediatric Practice and Careers
Wartime Stories

Chapter 8. Child Health in the 21st Century: A Look Ahead
"What's Past is Prologue"-Some Historical Musings on the Future of American Pediatrics
Genetics in Pediatrics in the New Millennium
The Future of Neonatology
Pediatric Infectious Diseases in the 21st Century
Children and Terrorism: What Lies Ahead?
Nutrition in the 21st Century
Health Promotion and Prevention

Appendix

Selected Reading

Photo Credits

Index

Book Excerpt

Prologue