Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
Arthur Schlesinger Jr. was a prominent American historian, social critic, and public intellectual known for his works on American political history and his role as a historian in the Kennedy administration. Born in 1917, he was a key figure in the development of the concept of the 'imperial presidency,' which he first articulated in his book 'The Imperial Presidency' published in 1973. Schlesinger's scholarship often examined the dynamics of power in American governance, the influence of the presidency, and the challenges of democracy, making him a significant voice in discussions about the implications of presidential authority and the balance of power in the U.S. government.
Born on Oct 15, 1917 (107 years old)
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Hungary:
Arthur Schlesinger Jr. was a special assistant to President Kennedy and expressed concerns about the CIA's autonomy.
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Hungary:
Arthur Schlesinger Jr. prepared a memo addressing concerns about the CIA's autonomy and power.
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Hungary:
Arthur Schlesinger Jr. was a special assistant to President Kennedy and prepared a memo regarding the CIA's autonomy.
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Dominican Republic:
Arthur Schlesinger Jr. was a key advisor who warned Kennedy about the CIA's growing power.
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Pakistan:
Arthur Schlesinger Jr. authored a memo detailing CIA practices to President Kennedy.
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Australia:
Arthur Schlesinger Jr. was a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian who served in the Kennedy White House.
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Italy:
Schlesinger is noted for defining the American presidency as imperial in 1973.
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