Best Known For:The book The Soul of America
Breakthrough:Became widely recognized for his work as Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek
10 Quick Facts About Jon Meacham
- Full Name: Jon Meacham
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Commentator,analyst
- Known For: The book The Soul of America
- Current Role: Presidential historian and commentator
- Place of Birth: Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Birth Year: 1969
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Margaret Keith Smythe
- Beats: Politics / Government
Jon Meacham Age
Jon Meacham is about 57 years old as of 2026. Jon Meacham was born in 1969.
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Education
He attended University of the South, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.
- University of the South
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: English Literature
Career & Work
Jon Meacham's career includes writing and editorial roles with Newsweek.
Organization: Newsweek
Role: Editor-in-Chief
Rise to Fame
Jon Meacham rose to prominence for his role for the book The Soul of America.
Notable Works
- Book: The Soul of America (Author) — A notable book authored by Meacham
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize — Biography or Autobiography
Jon Meacham Family & Relationships
Jon Meacham is married to Margaret Keith Smythe.
Lesser Known Facts
- An accomplished presidential historian, Meacham has written several best-selling books about American presidents.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jon Meacham
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Commentator,analyst
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1969
- Place of Birth: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Margaret Keith Smythe
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Margaret Keith Smythe (Spouse)
