Leading, Researching,
and Shaking Foundations.
Neyuheruke Monument, Snow Hill, N. C. Photo by Cliff Hollis
Neyuheruke Monument, Snow Hill, N. C. Photo by Cliff Hollis
Bo Bartlett 1987 with permission of Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg Pennsylvania
(‘/tice/; born December 6, 1942) is an American historian, history executive, scholar, and author who has explored multiple parallel careers in the world of history and has served in a variety of roles as a professional historian. In addition to stints as the executive head of state and national historical organizations, he has led in the establishment of standards of practice for the history community. His books and articles often reexamine inherited storylines from other eras and offer fresh interpretations on such conundrums as race and slavery in American history. Other books reexamine the careers of such figures as Sir Walter Raleigh, Benjamin Franklin, and the Wright brothers. He has also pioneered research in world of prestigious international prizes and awards in science, technology, arts, and humanitarian concerns, creating an organization to gather data on and to formulate professional standards for internationally distinguished awards.
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