Douglas Brinkley
Douglas Brinkley
#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Douglas Brinkley is a renowned American historian, author, and professor.
#### Birth and Death Dates
Born on December 14, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia. As of this writing, he is still active and alive.
#### Nationality and Profession(s)
American Historian, Author, Professor
#### Early Life and Background
Douglas Brinkley grew up in a family of modest means in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents instilled in him a love for reading and history from an early age. Brinkley's fascination with the past led him to pursue a degree in History at the University of Virginia, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1978.
#### Major Accomplishments
Brinkley has had a distinguished career spanning over four decades. He is widely recognized for his work on Theodore Roosevelt and Robert F. Kennedy, among others. Some notable accomplishments include:
Serving as White House historian under Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton
Writing numerous bestselling books, including "The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America" and "Racing the Storm: A Century of Boston's Weather"
Receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1993 to research his book on John F. Kennedy
#### Notable Works or Actions
Brinkley has written extensively on various topics, including American history, politics, and environmental issues. Some notable works include:
"The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America" (2009), which won the 2010 Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Service to the Democratic Party
"Racing the Storm: A Century of Boston's Weather" (2013), a comprehensive history of Boston's weather over the past century
"Rightful Heritage: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Landscapes That Shaped His Vision" (2016), which explores FDR's connection to the natural world
#### Impact and Legacy
Douglas Brinkley has made significant contributions to American historical scholarship. He is widely regarded as one of the most prominent historians in the country, known for his engaging writing style and meticulous research.
#### Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Brinkley's expertise and insight into America's past have earned him a reputation as a leading authority on historical figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Robert F. Kennedy. His ability to bring history to life through compelling storytelling has made him a sought-after commentator in the media, appearing frequently on TV shows such as CBS News and NPR.
Throughout his career, Brinkley has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the National Humanities Medal (2006) and the Council of American Maritime Museums' Award for Outstanding Contribution to Maritime History (2018). His dedication to sharing America's rich history with a broad audience has cemented his place as one of the most respected historians of our time.
Quotes by Douglas Brinkley
Politicians wanted to mine the Grand Canyon for zinc and copper, and Theodore Roosevelt said, 'No.'
February was always the cruelest month for Hunter S. Thompson. An avid NFL fan, Hunter traditionally embraced the Super Bowl in January as the high-water mark of his year.
John Kerry doesn’t think in terms of black-and-white. He’s all gray, and he looks at all sides of the issues. That makes people think he likes to be devil’s advocate. Whatever you say, he’ll challenge you on.
John Kerry can be absolutely ruthless. I would not want to be on his enemies list when he’s ready to go after you.
It didn’t seem to matter that Reagan made his heartfelt endorsements of traditional family values despite being divorced and so alienated from his own children that one of them would write a book about what a rotten father he had been; by the same token, the president’s failure to have made regular or even occasional visits to church hardly dimmed his appeal for the resurgent religious right.
History will remember the Superdome debacle – caused by the dearth of evacuation buses – as “Nagin’s Folly,” mayoral incompetence of the first order.