March 14, 2005: Doris Kearns Goodwin
Doris Kearns Goodwin is recognized as one of the most recognized historians of the
day 鈥� providing trenchant, informed and enthralling commentary on current events by
demonstrating how history has answered similar questions. With a deft wit and an uncanny
ability to weave stories that put you "right in the room" as history occurs, Goodwin
offers extraordinary insight into the lives of the leaders who have shaped the United
States.
Author of several best-selling books, Goodwin won the Pulitzer Prize for "No Ordinary
Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt". As well, she penned a touching memoir, "Wait
Till Next Year", about a love of baseball she shared with her father.
As regular commentator on "Hardball with Chris Matthews" and "Meet the Press" and
a contributor, both on and off the air, to the PBS documentaries "LBJ", "The Kennedys",
"FDR and Baseball", Goodwin offers historical perspective on political, media and
current events.
An equally gifted historian and storyteller, Doris Kearns Goodwin illustrates lessons
in leadership relevant to today鈥檚 issues and headlines from some of the country鈥檚
greatest figures.
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