Doris Kearns Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American biographer, historian, and political commentator, celebrated for her detailed and engaging accounts of American political history. Born on January 4, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, Goodwin's fascination for history was sparked during her childhood and led her to earn a PhD in Government from Harvard University.
Best known for her biographies of prominent American presidents, Goodwin's work has become recognized for its narrative strength and rigorous scholarship. Books like "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" and "The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, & the Golden Age of Journalism" earned her critical acclaim and multiple awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for History.
Besides her literary achievements, Goodwin has worked as a presidential historian for NBC News and as a regular guest commentator for PBS NewsHour. Her valuable insights, extensive knowledge, and gift for storytelling continue to enrich America’s understanding of its political heritage.