James MacGregor Burns, historian and FDR biographer, dies at age 95

[Cooley Hurd]

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_26151214/james-macgregor-burns-historian-and-fdr-biographer-dies

PITTSFIELD -- James MacGregor Burns, the renowned political scientist, historian and author of more than 20 books including biographies on Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy, died Tuesday morning at his home in Williamstown. He was 95.

Burns died peacefully in his sleep, according to his son, Stewart Burns of North Adams.

A 1939 Williams College graduate, Burns is the college’s Woodrow Wilson Professor of Government Emeritus. He taught political science at Williams from 1947 until his retirement in 1986.

Stewart Burns said his father "lived a full life" and was active both physically and mentally until November 2011, when he suffered a series of falls. He skied and played tennis into his 90s, Stewart Burns said. His last book, "Fire and Light: How the Enlightenment Transformed The World," was published in the fall of 2013. He wrote or co-wrote a half dozen books after the age of 80.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_MacGregor_Burns

[Historic NY]

1. "Fair winds and following seas and long may your big jib draw!" ...

I have had the knowledge & wisdom of 2 historians until the mid 90's......

Everyday is a drain when I can't put up the phone or write a letter or shout into the adjoining room.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. What a remarkable life!

Reminds me of someone I knew...