David Maraniss | |
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Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | August 6, 1949
Occupation | Author, Journalist |
Education | University of Wisconsin-Madison |
Notable works | When Pride Still Mattered (1999) Rome 1960 (2008) Barack Obama: The Story (2012) |
Spouse | Linda Maraniss (m. 1969) |
Children | 2 |
Website | |
davidmaraniss |
David Maraniss (/ˈmærənɪs/ MARR-ə-niss; born August 6, 1949) is an American award-winning journalist and author, currently[when?] serving as an associate editor for The Washington Post.[1]
Maraniss is the author of numerous books, ranging from politics to sports. He has written books on Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi, Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, the 1960 Summer Olympics, and on U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.[1]