Michael J. Birkner is an American academic and author. He served as the Benjamin Franklin Chair of Liberal Arts at Gettysburg College from 2001 to 2016 and has taught at the school since 1989.[1] Birkner is recognized for his biographies of presidents James Buchanan and Dwight Eisenhower, He served as the President of the Pennsylvania Historical Association from 2014 to 2016.[2]

Michael Birkner
President of the Pennsylvania Historical Association
In office
2014–2016
Preceded byKenneth C. Wolensky
Succeeded byAllen Dieterich-Ward
Personal details
EducationGettysburg College (BA)
University of Virginia (MA)
InstitutionsGettysburg College
WebsiteOfficial website

References

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  1. ^ "Michael J. Birkner, Gettysburg College". Gettysburg College. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  2. ^ "Officers since 1933 (PA History)". PA History. Retrieved November 23, 2020.