Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.

Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Jr. (b. October 15, 1917) is an American liberal political scientist and social critic whose work has focused on the philosophies and policies of U.S. presidents, including Andrew Jackson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Richard Nixon. He served as Special Assistant to the President in John F. Kennedy administration. He wrote the definitive account of the Kennedy Administration entitled "A Thousand Days."

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October 15 - 1917 - Political scientist - U.S. presidents - Andrew Jackson - Franklin D. Roosevelt - John F. Kennedy - Richard Nixon

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He was born in Xenia, Ohio, the son of Arthur M. Schlesinger (1888-1965), who was also a respected historian.

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Xenia, Ohio - Arthur M. Schlesinger - 1888 - 1965

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Schlesinger is a prolific contributor to liberal theory and is a passionate and articulate voice for Kennedyism and the Great Society. He is admired for his wit, scholarship, and devotion to the liberal agenda, writing several books over the course of his career.

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Contributor to liberal theory - Kennedyism - Great Society

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He coined the term "imperial presidency" during the Nixon administration.

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