David Willis McCullough

David Willis McCullough (born July 7, 1933) is an American author, historian, and narrator. He has won two Pulitzer Prizes and two National Book Awards for his historical works. McCullough was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Yale University in 1955. He began his career as a writer for Time magazine and later worked as a senior editor for American Heritage magazine. In 1965, McCullough published his first book, "The Johnstown Flood," which won the National Book Award. He has since written several other critically acclaimed and bestselling books, including "The Great Bridge" (1972), "Truman" (1992), and "John Adams" (2001). McCullough's works have been praised for their meticulous research, clear prose, and vivid storytelling. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1993 and 2011. In 2006, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.