William manchester biography

Manchester also wrote a biography of General Douglas MacArthur, American Caesar. His best-selling book, The Death of a President (), is a detailed account of the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy, who had been the subject of an earlier book by Manchester. William Manchester was given a position on the Baltimore Son by H.L. Mencken, and he remained a working journalist until He was then invited to work at Wesleyan University, Connecticut which had a tradition of employing talented writers. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
With its publication, however, Manchester’s reputation as a detailed historical researcher and writer was secured. He followed it up with a biography of Douglas MacArthur and an ambitious multi-volume biography of Winston Churchill, which he was unable to complete before his death.