1917 - 2007
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. was an American historian, social critic, and public intellectual, known for his works on American history and politics, particularly in the 20th century. He served as a special assistant to President John F. Kennedy and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his book "A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House." Schlesinger was a prominent advocate of liberalism and a key figure in the historical and political discourse of his time.