Robert Caro
- Born:
- October 30, 1935, New York City, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Biographer, Journalist
Early Life and Education
- Graduated from Princeton University in 1957, majoring in English.
- Worked as an investigative reporter for the Middletown Times-Herald for two years after graduation.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his career writing a biography of New York City urban planner Robert Moses.
- Known for his meticulous research methods and in-depth exploration of his subjects and their political contexts.
- Won two Pulitzer Prizes for Biography, one for The Power Broker (1975) and another for Master of the Senate (2002), the third volume of his Lyndon B. Johnson biography.
- Received the National Book Award for Nonfiction for The Path to Power (1982), the first volume of his Johnson biography.
- Received the National Humanities Medal in 2010.
- Continues to work on the fifth and final volume of his Lyndon B. Johnson biography.
Notable Works
- The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York (1974)
- The Years of Lyndon Johnson:
- The Path to Power (1982)
- Means of Ascent (1990)
- Master of the Senate (2002)
- The Passage of Power (2012)
Legacy and Impact
Robert Caro's meticulous biographies have redefined the standard for political biography, demonstrating the profound influence of individuals on the shape of history. His work is celebrated for its depth, detail, and insight into the exercise of power. The impact of the research undertaken by Robert Caro on Lyndon B. Johnson is profound.