Daniel Boorstin

Daniel Boorstin (1914-2004), full name Daniel Joseph Boorstin, was a US historian. He was appointed the twelfth Librarian of the United States Congress in 1975 and served until 1987. He was instrumental in the creation of the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress.

Wisdom & Quotes

• The celebrity is a person who is known for his well-knownness.

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• A sign of a celebrity is often that his name is worth more than his services.

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