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Doris Kearns Goodwin - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 04, 1943 |
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| Age | 83 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Doris Kearns Goodwin's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of U.S. presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. |
Intro
Doris Kearns Goodwin is a renowned American historian and biographer, best known for her deeply researched presidential biographies and her work as a commentator on American politics and history.
Early Life & Background
Doris Kearns Goodwin was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, before moving with her family to Rockville Centre on Long Island. She developed an early interest in history and writing.
Career Highlights
- Won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1995 for 'No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II'.
- Authored 'Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln', which inspired Steven Spielberg's film 'Lincoln'.
- Served as a presidential historian and frequent commentator on television news programs.
- Published influential works on Lyndon B. Johnson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
Trivia
- Goodwin served as a White House Fellow under President Lyndon B. Johnson, later assisting him with his memoirs.
- She has also appeared in multiple documentary series on U.S. history, including Ken Burns' works.
- Her book 'Team of Rivals' heavily influenced the portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in popular culture.
FAQs
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How old is Doris Kearns Goodwin?
Doris Kearns Goodwin is 83 years old.
When was Doris Kearns Goodwin born?
Doris Kearns Goodwin was born the 4 January 1943.
Where is Doris Kearns Goodwin from?
Brooklyn, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 4th, 1943, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 4, 1943, Japanese forces completed their evacuation from Guadalcanal, marking a significant turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This operation followed months of intense fighting and was a strategic victory for Allied forces, particularly the United States.
- Day of the week: January 4th, 1943 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Song of Bernadette directed by Henry King
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