Michael Beschloss Keynote Speaker

Michael Beschloss is an award-winning historian, scholar of leadership, and bestselling author of ten books. His latest bestseller, “Presidents of War,” garnered high praise from esteemed publications such as the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

As a prominent figure in historical discourse, Beschloss appears regularly on television as the NBC News presidential historian and a contributor to PBS NewsHour. He has also been a contributing columnist for the New York Times.

Beschloss’s exceptional work in television has earned him an Emmy, highlighting his ability to engage and educate the public on historical matters. He has received six honorary degrees and a host of awards attesting to his impact on both scholarship and public understanding of history.

Educated at the Harvard Business School, Beschloss’s studies focused on leadership in various spheres, equipping him with a unique perspective in both the public and private sectors. He has served as a historian at the Smithsonian, a scholar at the University of Oxford, and a senior fellow of the Annenberg Foundation.

His writings include critical works such as two volumes on Lyndon Johnson’s secret tapes, which shed new light on the presidency during tumultuous times. The Conquerors, another of his notable works, offers a look at Franklin Roosevelt’s strategies against Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. Presidential Courage delves into the complexities of leadership and decision-making at the highest levels.

Beschloss’s collaboration with Caroline Kennedy on Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy resulted in a bestseller that provided intimate insights into the life of the Kennedy family. His work not only chronicles the past but also informs our present, making history accessible and relevant to a broad audience.