Tuesday, September 27, 2005

David McCullough visits BYU


Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian David McCullough was on the Brigham Young University campus this morning. After visiting history students and faculty he gave an address at the Marriott Center, then a question and answer session. Professor McCullough spoke on the topic of his latest book, 1776.

McCullough said that the most enjoyable part of historical research is the research itself. The hardest: the thinking required before the writing.

He also said the latest generations of Americans are "historically illiterate," which has a negative effect on contemporary politics.

Professor McCullough, who also hosts Public Broadcasting's American Experience was kind enough to pose with me after he interviewed with BYU Broadcasting (thanks, Mark!) and KSL-TV.

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