Harold Holzer
Author and Historian
Harold Holzer is one of the nation’s leading authorities on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Director of the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College in New York, he has authored, co-authored, or edited 55 books and has earned many of the field’s highest honors, including the National Humanities Medal (2008) and the Lincoln Prize (2015). Harold has developed Lincoln programs for Ford’s Theatre, the White House, and other venues, appearing on stage with actors including Sam Waterston, Liam Neeson, Stephen Lang, and Richard Dreyfuss. He co-chaired the U.S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, appointed by President Bill Clinton, and currently chairs The Lincoln Forum, which convenes annually in Gettysburg.
Select Publications
- Brought Forth On This Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration
- Lincoln and the Power of the Press
Visit Harold’s website for a complete listing of his books, as well as other news and updates.