Bernard Weisberger

92 Years Old and Still Doing History? It's the Story of Bernard Weisberger

by HNN Staff

In honor of his many contributions to the understanding of history HNN asked several of his former students and colleagues to provide their reminiscences in a kind of informal electronic festschrift.

In Honor of Bernard A. Weisberger: 2nd Lt. in World War II

by Robert J. Hanyok

What did Bernard Weisberger do in World War II? 

In Honor of Bernard A. Weisberger: “To Sir With Love…”

by Joan Jacobs Brumberg

"I have known Bernie Weisberger for fifty years. Throughout that time, he has been an intellectual mentor, an avuncular adviser, a splendid correspondent, and a dear and honest friend."

In Honor of Bernard A. Weisberger: "People Are Crazy and Do Damn Fool Things"

by Rick Shenkman

Through his long years he has had one observation that, alas, seems truer than ever.

In Honor of Bernard A. Weisberger: The Bernie Principle

by Leonard Steinhorn

"There’s a morality tale to the American story that Bernie tells, one of the powerless confronting power and innocence coping with guile. "

In Honor of Bernard A. Weisberger: Bernie and Me

by Walter Nugent

A friendship that's lasted 55 years.

History Doyen: Bernard A. Weisberger

by Bonnie Goodman

Bernard A. Weisberger is a distinguished teacher and author of American history.