Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.
Born in 1917
History
Arthur Meier Schlesinger Jr. was a prominent American historian and social critic known for his work on American liberalism and political leaders.
He won the Pulitzer Prize and served as special assistant to President Kennedy.
Schlesinger authored numerous influential books, including "A Thousand Days" about the Kennedy Administration and "The Imperial Presidency" which popularized that term during the Nixon era.
He actively supported Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 presidential campaign and later wrote his biography.
Schlesinger's work often focused on liberal political figures and explored their impact on American history.
He came from a family of historians, with his father also being a well-known scholar in the field.
