![]() His fascination with architecture and construction inspired his early works on the Panama Canal and the Brooklyn Bridge, while his admiration for leaders whom he believed were good men drew him to Adams and Truman. He saw himself as an everyman blessed with lifelong curiosity and the chance to take on the subjects he cared most about. Writer and historian David McCullough appears at his Martha's Vineyard home in West Tisbury, Mass., on May 12, 2001.Ī joyous and tireless student of the past, McCullough dedicated himself to sharing his own passion for history with the general public. Through his biographies, he dramatically illustrated the most ennobling parts of the American character," Simon & Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp said in a statement. His books brought history to life for millions of readers. "David McCullough was a national treasure. ![]()
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