David McCullough, Pittsburgh native and the 'gold standard' of narrative historians, dies at 89

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David McCullough, a proud native of Pittsburgh whose words and voice made American history come alive for millions, died Sunday at 89 at his home in Hingham, Mass., his daughter, Dorie Lawson, told the New York Times.

His work earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, more than 50 honorary degrees, two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards, honors from literary and historical societies and in 2014, membership in France’s Legion of Honor.

“When it comes to writing narrative history, David McCullough is the gold standard,” said Nathaniel Philbrick, another prize-winning historian with Pittsburgh roots.

Despite the national and international acclaim, Mr. McCullough said his greatest honor was accorded in his hometown in 2013, when the 16th Street Bridge was renamed for him, the only Pittsburgher to be so honored in his lifetime.

“No pat on the back has ever touched me to the heart, to the depths of what I am, the way this announcement of a bridge named in my honor has,” he said at the ceremony July 7, 2013, his 80th birthday.

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An amazing, prolific author of many wonderfully researched books.
RIP David McCullough and thank you. Well done sir!

[Leghorn21]

1. Safe travels, Mr. McCullough

Your mighty effect on my life cannot be measured

[Hermit-The-Prog]

2. Generations have and will hear his voice.