Daniel J. Boorstin

Daniel J. Boorstin was born on October 1, 1914, in Atlanta, and held American citizenship. Throughout his life, he had several occupations, such as librarian, historian, writer, lawyer, and philosopher. Boorstin passed away on February 28, 2004, in Washington, D.C..

Boorstin's education traces back to Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He then graduated from Harvard College and pursued his higher education at Balliol College, Oxford, Yale Law School, and Harvard University.

Daniel J. Boorstin was the founder of the Center for the Book, an organization dedicated to promoting books, reading, and libraries.