Michael Beschloss, a preeminent American historian specializing in the United States presidency, has established himself as a prominent figure in the field. With nine authoritative books on the presidency to his credit, Beschloss is a recognized authority on the nation’s highest office.

As the NBC News Presidential Historian and a frequent commentator on PBS NewsHour, Beschloss brings historical insights to contemporary discussions. His contributions extend beyond the media, as he serves as a trustee of the White House Historical Association and the National Archives Foundation. Additionally, Beschloss plays a pivotal role on the board of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

In 2019, Beschloss received The Lincoln Forum’s Richard Nelson Current Award of Achievement, further solidifying his standing in the realm of presidential history. His book “Presidents of War” earned him the distinction of being hailed as America’s leading presidential historian by Newsweek. Notably, Bill Gates included the book in his 2019 list of the five best reads.

Beschloss is a decorated historian, receiving a 2005 News & Documentary Emmy Award for hosting the Discovery Channel’s “Decisions That Shook the World.” His literary contributions include the New York Times bestseller “Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy” and Amazon’s bestselling book of the year, “The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitler’s Germany.”

Beyond accolades, Beschloss actively engages with the public through social media, boasting the largest following of any historian on Twitter. As a senior fellow of the Annenberg Foundation and a scholar at the University of Oxford, Beschloss continues to shape the narrative of American history, earning respect and admiration for his invaluable contributions.