Several academics, museum curators, and authors lend their expertise to paint a more complete picture of the Founders by providing distinct facts from the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution, the Amendments, and many personal documents. Most of this has been available, and as a History major, I had read much of it. The problem has always been that the details were scattered over several books and were buried in various chapters, and then there was the problem of inconvenient truths. By unifying the facts under one umbrella, the author is able to make a factual historical presentation and deconstruct the myths that have been taught in schools since time immemorial. The goal, or umbrella if you will, of Founders Unmasked is to give an honest accounting of what the Founders wrote concerning slavery, and how they used slavery in their personal lives. Actions speak louder than words so they didn't do anything to outlaw slavery, except pass the problem to the next generation. The actions of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison are highlighted, but chapters are also devoted to Sally Hemmings and Frederick Douglas. Of note was Douglas's 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” which was not included in any of my US coursework, and it should be studied as a primary source in all 7th through 12th grade history books. Founders Unmasked does not vilify, but it shows the Founders as having flaws. The information in this book is hard and inconvenient but I highly recommend for grades 7 and above , including adults.