1920 - 2009
Irving Kristol was an American journalist, essayist, and influential neoconservative thinker born on January 22, 1920, and passed away on September 15, 2009. He co-founded the magazine "The Public Interest" and played a significant role in shaping modern conservative thought in the United States through his writings and activism. Known as the "Godfather of Neoconservatism," Kristol's work emphasized the importance of traditional values and the role of government in promoting a moral society.