Jon Meacham is an American professional best known for playing Author/editor for the book American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union.
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Best Known For:The book American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Breakthrough:Won Pulitzer Prize for American Lion in 2009
10 Quick Facts About Jon Meacham
- Full Name: Jon Meacham
- Nationality: American
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $163,000-$7,069,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $63,000-$350,000 (Estimated range)
- Official Website: jonmeacham.com
Education
He attended Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1978
Career & Work
Jon Meacham's career includes writing and editorial roles with Vanderbilt University and TIME.
Organization: Vanderbilt University
Role: Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Chair in the American Presidency
Details: Professor of political science and co-chair of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy.
Organization: TIME
Role: Contributing editor
Organization: Washington National Cathedral
Role: Canon Historian
Rise to Fame
Jon Meacham rose to prominence for his role for the book American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union.
Notable Works
Notable works include American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union, The Call to Serve, and And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle.
- Book: American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (Author/editor, 2026)
- Book: The Call to Serve (Author, 2024)
- Book: And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle (Author, 2022)
- Book: His Truth Is Marching On (Author, 2020)
- Book: The Soul of America (Author, 2018)
- Book: Destiny and Power (Author, 2015)
- Book: Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power (Author, 2012)
- Book: American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House (Author, 2008)
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography — Pulitzer Prizes — American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House
- Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize — Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History — And There Was Light
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jon Meacham
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: American
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$350,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $163,000–$7,069,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
Online Presence
- Website:https://jonmeacham.com/
