Who's Who in America is a well-established American biographical directory first published in 1899 by Albert Nelson Marquis, founder of Marquis Who's Who (A.N. Marquis Company). It profiles notable living Americans who have made significant contributions to society across various fields. The publication provides concise biographies including career, education, awards, civic activities, and other personal data. It has been regarded as a standard reference work for American leaders and achievers and is widely used in libraries and research institutions
. Marquis Who's Who publishes multiple related directories, such as Who's Who of American Women , Who's Who in American Politics , and Who's Who in Science and Engineering , among others. The company has evolved through various ownerships and continues to provide both print and online biographical data to subscribers
. While Who's Who in America is considered legitimate and authoritative, the term "Who's Who" is in the public domain, which has led to many unrelated directories and occasional scams using similar names. These scams often try to exploit individuals by soliciting money for listings or publications. However, the original Marquis Who's Who maintains a reputation for quality and historical significance
. In summary, Who's Who in America is a respected biographical reference listing influential Americans, published by Marquis Who's Who since 1899, serving as a resource for information on leaders across diverse sectors in the U.S.
