David Schoenbrun

Early Life

David Schoenbrun was born in New York City on April 15, 1932. He was the son of a Jewish immigrant family from Poland. His father, Max, was a tailor and his mother, Sarah, was a homemaker. Growing up, David was an avid reader and enjoyed learning about history and politics. He attended the City College of New York, where he earned a degree in political science.

Career

After college, David began his career as a journalist. He worked for several newspapers, including the New York Times and the Washington Post. He also wrote for magazines such as Time and Newsweek. In the 1960s, he began to focus on international affairs and became a foreign correspondent for CBS News. He traveled to many countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, and reported on the war in Vietnam. He also covered the civil rights movement in the United States.

In the 1970s, David moved to Paris and became a freelance writer. He wrote several books, including The Fifty-Year War: Israel and the Arabs (1970) and The French Defeat of 1940 (1974). He also wrote for several French newspapers and magazines. In the 1980s, he returned to the United States and became a professor of international relations at the University of Maryland. He taught courses on international relations, the Middle East, and the Cold War.

Legacy

David Schoenbrun was a respected journalist and professor who had a deep understanding of international affairs. He was known for his thoughtful and insightful analysis of world events. He was also a passionate advocate for peace and justice. His books and articles have been widely read and cited by scholars and students of international relations. He was also a mentor to many young journalists and scholars.

David Schoenbrun passed away in 2004 at the age of 72. He left behind a legacy of thoughtful and insightful writing on international affairs. His work continues to be an important source of knowledge and understanding for students and scholars of international relations.