William E. Leuchtenburg, a distinguished historian who significantly contributed to the study of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal, died at 102 in Chapel Hill, N.C. He published numerous influential works, notably 'Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal, 1932-1940,' for which he received prestigious awards. Leuchtenburg's scholarship spanned eight decades, helping Americans navigate the complexities of their nation’s past during transformative historical periods. His liberal and internationalist views, along with critical engagement with opposing narratives, solidified his status as a key figure in the field of American history.
Leuchtenburg's work, particularly on FDR, reshaped America’s historical narrative, making him a key figure in understanding modern American governance.
His orientation was broadly liberal and internationalist, reflecting his response to both criticism from the New Left and the rise of conservatism.
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