Pulitzer Prize-Winning Presidential Biographies

Washington

A Life

by Chernow, Ron

Book - 2010

2011 Biography winner. This is a sweeping, authoritative portrait of first president George Washington as he learns to master his private feelings in order to fulfill his public duties. 2011 Biography winner. This is a sweeping, authoritative portrait of first president George Washington as he learns to master his private feelings in order to fulfill his public duties. Show less

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John Adams

by McCullough, David G.

Book - 2001

2002 Biography winner. McCullough sheds light on our second president, chronicling his youth, his marriage to Abigail, his rivalry with Jefferson, and his influence on our nation. 2002 Biography winner. McCullough sheds light on our second president, chronicling his youth, his marriage to Abigail, his rivalry with Jefferson, and his influence on our nation. Show less

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The Hemingses of Monticello

An American Family

by Gordon-Reed, Annette

Book - 2008

2009 History winner. This exploration of a multi-generation slave family casts provocative new light on the relationship between Sally Hemings and her master, Thomas Jefferson. 2009 History winner. This exploration of a multi-generation slave family casts provocative new light on the relationship between Sally Hemings and her master, Thomas Jefferson. Show less

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American Lion

Andrew Jackson in the White House

by Meacham, Jon

Book - 2008

2009 Biography winner. Jon Meacham's unflinching portrait of the larger-than-life, not-always-admirable Democrat is written with an agile prose that brings the Jackson era to life. 2009 Biography winner. Jon Meacham's unflinching portrait of the larger-than-life, not-always-admirable Democrat is written with an agile prose that brings the Jackson era to life. Show less

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The Fiery Trial

Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery

by Foner, Eric

Book - 2010

2011 History winner. Foner discusses the life of our 16th president and his personal and political journey to the abolition of slavery and the recognition of former slaves as citizens. 2011 History winner. Foner discusses the life of our 16th president and his personal and political journey to the abolition of slavery and the recognition of former slaves as citizens. Show less

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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt

by Morris, Edmund

Book - 2001

1980 Biography winner. The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt gave rise to Edmund Morris's now-classic trilogy, which continues with Theodore Rex (2001) and Colonel Roosevelt (2010). 1980 Biography winner. The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt gave rise to Edmund Morris's now-classic trilogy, which continues with Theodore Rex (2001) and Colonel Roosevelt (2010). Show less

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No Ordinary Time

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt : the Home Front in World War II

by Goodwin, Doris Kearns

Book - 1994

1995 History winner. Goodwin weaves together Eleanor and Franklin's marriage and partnership, Eleanor's life as First Lady, and FDR's impact on America during World War II. 1995 History winner. Goodwin weaves together Eleanor and Franklin's marriage and partnership, Eleanor's life as First Lady, and FDR's impact on America during World War II. Show less

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Truman

by McCullough, David G.

Book - 1992

1993 Biography winner. Chronicles Truman's life and the events that shaped his presidency, from the atomic bombing of Japan, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Cold War. 1993 Biography winner. Chronicles Truman's life and the events that shaped his presidency, from the atomic bombing of Japan, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Cold War. Show less

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The Years of Lyndon Johnson

by Caro, Robert A.

Book - 1982-

2003 Biography winner for Master of the Senate, volume 3 of Caro's critically acclaimed, 4-volume The Years of Lyndon Johnson series. Fans are patiently waiting for his volume 5! 2003 Biography winner for Master of the Senate, volume 3 of Caro's critically acclaimed, 4-volume The Years of Lyndon Johnson series. Fans are patiently waiting for his volume 5! Show less

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