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NEW YORK (AP) — David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose lovingly crafted narratives on subjects ranging from the Brooklyn Bridge to Presidents John Adams and Harry Truman made him among the most popular and influential historians of his time, has died. He was 89.
David McCullough was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian known for his biographies and works on American history. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1933 and passed away on July 7, 2022 at the age of 89.
David McCullough won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1993 for his book "Truman," which chronicles the life of former US President Harry S. Truman.
David McCullough wrote numerous books on American history, including "John Adams," "The Wright Brothers," and "1776." He was also a two-time winner of the National Book Award and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
David McCullough's works were widely praised for their thorough research, engaging storytelling, and ability to bring history to life. He was considered one of the greatest American historians of his time and inspired many others to pursue careers in writing and history.
David McCullough will be remembered as a brilliant author and historian who brought American history to a wider audience. His works will continue to be read and studied for generations to come, and his legacy will live on through his contributions to the literary world.