Van Loon

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Hendrik van Loon, an influential figure in American cultural life, emigrated from the Netherlands at age 20 and became a prominent historian, journalist, illustrator, and radio commentator. His close friendships with notable figures like FDR, Sinclair Lewis, and Albert Einstein highlight his significance during the 1920s to the 1940s. This biography offers a nuanced exploration of van Loon's life and contributions, painting a vivid picture of his engagement with the cultural and political landscape of his time, right up to his death shortly before D-Day.