Doris Kearns GoodwinSpeaker and Booking Agent Information

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin was born on January 4, 1943 in Brooklyn New York. She was raised in a small family oriented home she developed an interest in history and baseball, and as a child she listened to Brooklyn Dodgers games with her father which sparked her interest in storytelling. She attended Colby College in Maine and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in government and later earned her Ph.D. in government from Harvard University. The year of my birth, I started my academic process as a master’s degree student, in the middle of an important historical process in America, and my area of interest was political leadership and the governance of states. It was when Doris started working as a White House Fellow under the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s that she began to write her first book, Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream. She was praised for her work when she wrote No Ordinary Time (1994), a biography of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, her work earned her a Pulitzer prize. Some of her other books include Team of Rivals about Abraham Lincoln and The Bully Pulpit about Theodore Roosevelt, which further established her as one of the most prominent presidential historians. Doris has also appeared as a commentator on PBS and NBC, providing historical analysis during major national events. Some of her affiliations include serving on the board of the National Constitution Center and supporting educational programs in history. Doris Kearns Goodwin’s story, which takes her from a curious student to a well-known historian, is a clear example of hard work and intelligence. Because of her vast knowledge, she can connect with the audience and provide them lessons on leadership and resilience every keynote speaker should know. The topics that she usually talks about greatly appeal to event planners who are looking for ways to motivate educators, leaders, and history buffs, thus making her a significant voice in the speaking industry.

• Friedman has won the Pulitzer Prize for History for No Ordinary Time in 1995.
• Bestselling biographies include Team of Rivals and The Bully Pulpit. 
• Served as a White House Fellow under President Lyndon B. Johnson.
• Received the Lincoln Prize for Team of Rivals in 2006 (the same year it was made into a film). PBS, NBC, and The History Channel have served her as a historical commentator.

Doris Kearns Goodwin is known for delivering heartfelt and inspiring speeches on a variety of topics, including:

• The Power of Leadership in Times of Crisis
• Lessons from America’s Greatest Presidents
• The Importance of History in Shaping the Future
• Overcoming Challenges Through Resilience
• Insights from a Historian’s Journey Through Time

Her speaking style is authentic, engaging, and filled with personal anecdotes. Doris’s ability to connect with audiences on an emotional level makes her presentations both memorable and impactful.

"Good leadership requires you to surround yourself with people of diverse perspectives who can disagree with you without fear of retaliation."

Doris Kearns Goodwin

"The past is not simply the past, but a prism through which the subject filters his own changing self-image."

Doris Kearns Goodwin

"History teaches us hope."

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin married Richard N. Goodwin, the speechwriters for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, when he died in 2018; they have three children. Concord, Massachusetts, is where she lives, and she enjoys gardening and going to baseball games — a giveaway she once had a thing for the sport as a child. The Doris’ philanthropy is focused on historical preservation and educational programs, which are cause close and dear to her heart. Doris is known to be warm, curious and dedicated to her role; she is a very likeable and approachable person, and her character is easy to like, which makes her a great and inspiring person, who can combine the scholarly approach and the genuine passion.

• Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream (1976)
• No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt (1994)
• Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln (2005)
• The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism (2013)

Hiring Doris Kearns Goodwin is ideal for events seeking a speaker who inspires through history and leadership. Her experience as a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, combined with her engaging style, makes her perfect for organizations aiming to educate and motivate. Doris’s insights into resilience and governance leave a lasting impact, encouraging attendees to apply historical lessons to modern challenges.

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2. Fill out the booking inquiry form with details about your event.
3. A representative will discuss availability and fees with you.
4. Confirm the booking and finalize the contract.
5. Ensure the venue has audio-visual equipment and arrange travel/accommodation as needed.