Stephen Ambrose

American historian and writer

Born: January 10, 1936 · Died: October 13, 2002

SportsExploration & DiscoveryPolitics & Government

Stephen Ambrose — Image via Wikimedia Commons or Wikipedia.

Overview

Career

presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon.

Who was Stephen Ambrose?

Stephen Edward Ambrose (January 10, 1936 – October 13, 2002) was an American historian, academic, and author, most noted for his books on World War II and his biographies of U.S. presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. He was a longtime professor of history at the University of New Orleans and the author of many bestselling volumes of American popular history.

Historical significance

In 2002, several instances of plagiarism were discovered in his books. In 2010, after his death, Ambrose was found to have fabricated interviews and events in his biographies of Eisenhower.

Related on thisDay

Transcontinental Railroad Completion Launch — May 10, 1869

1,900 miles of track unite east and west as Leland Stanford drives the Golden Spike in 1869 at Promontory Summit, Utah, transforming America's landscape…

Sources and further reading

Use the dated article for the day-specific account; use these references to check the event record and explore its wider historical context.

Date article: Transcontinental Railroad Completion Launch — May 10, 1869 Wikipedia source