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Bruce Catton

(1899–1978) Journalist United States

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Bruce Catton was a journalist from the United States, best known for A stillness at Appomattox.

Quick Facts About Bruce Catton

Born
October 9, 1899
Died
August 28, 1978
Nationality
United States
Profession
Journalist
Notable works
A stillness at Appomattox

About Bruce Catton

Charles Bruce Catton was an American historian and journalist who wrote books concerning the American Civil War. As a narrative historian, Catton specialized in popular history, featuring interesting characters and historical vignettes, in addition to the basic facts, dates, and analyses. His books were well researched and included footnotes. He won the Pulitzer Prize for History and the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 1954 for his book A Stillness at Appomattox (1953), a study of the final campaign of the war in Virginia and third book in his Army of the Potomac trilogy.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Presidential Medal of Freedom National Book Award Pulitzer Prize for History National Book Award for Nonfiction

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