David E. Kyvig

David Edward Kyvig (March 8, 1944 June 22, 2015) was an American historian, and Distinguished Research Professor at Northern Illinois University.

Life

Kyvig graduated from Kalamazoo College cum laude in 1966, and from Northwestern University with a Ph.D. in 1971. He taught at Kalamazoo College, University of Tromsø, the University of Akron, and Northern Illinois University.

Awards

• 2004–2005 Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars resident fellow
• 1997 Bancroft Prize
• 1987–1988 Fulbright Professor of American Civilization

Works

• (2nd ed., 2000)
• (Japanese ed., 1999)
• "The Unintended Consequences of an Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage", History News Network, 7-12-04
• "Past and Present: The Starr Report and Clinton Impeachment", U.S. News & World Report, September 11, 2008

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