American author, historian and narrator. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient amongst many other awards. Famous for writing biographies including for President Adams and Truman. Additionally wrote award-winning books on the Johnstown Flood and the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. Served as the narrator for Ken Burns' seminal Civil War series on PBS.
American author, historian and narrator. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient amongst many other awards. Famous for writing biographies including for President Adams and Truman. Additionally wrote award-winning books on the Johnstown Flood and the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. Served as the narrator for Ken Burns' seminal Civil War series on PBS.
