When and where was Walter Isaacson born?
Walter Seff Isaacson entered the world on the 20th of May 1952 in New Orleans. His father worked as an electrical and mechanical engineer while his mother Betty Lee ran a real estate brokerage business.
Questions about Walter Isaacson
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What books did Walter Isaacson write about technology leaders?
The book Steve Jobs appeared on the 24th of October 2011 published by Simon & Schuster just weeks after the Apple founder died. The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna Gene Editing and the Future of the Human Race debuted at number one on The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list for the week ending the 13th of March 2021. His Elon Musk biography came out the 12th of September 2023 and was shortlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award though its accuracy faced disputes.
How long did Walter Isaacson serve as chairman and CEO of CNN?
He took over CNN as chairman and CEO replacing Tom Johnson two years after becoming editor of Time magazine in 1996. He announced his departure from CNN in January 2003 to become president of the Aspen Institute.
Which government positions did Walter Isaacson hold under President Obama?
President Obama appointed him chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors running Voice of America in 2009 until January 2012. He served as member of the U.S. Department of Defense Innovation Advisory Board and co-chair of the New Orleans Tricentennial Commission planning the city's 300th anniversary in 2018.
What awards has Walter Isaacson received for his work?
His Steve Jobs biography earned him the 2012 Gerald Loeb Award. He received the Jefferson Lecture titled The Intersection of the Humanities and the Sciences in 2014. The White House citation for his 2023 National Humanities Medal emphasized work bridging divides between science and humanities.