Richard D. Polenberg

About the Author

Richard D. Polenberg is a historian and author whose work explores the political, social, and institutional forces that shaped modern American history. His writing brings clarity and context to pivotal periods, connecting major public events with the decisions, debates, and personalities behind them. Through concise analysis and carefully selected documentary material, Polenberg offers accessible introductions for students, general readers, and anyone interested in the development of the United States during the twentieth century. His scholarship is especially associated with the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the transformative years surrounding the New Deal and World War II.