Irving Kristol

About

An American columnist, editor, and journalist that founded and contributed to various political magazines.

Before Fame

He studied history and received his BA at City College of New York.

Trivia

He was seen as the godfather of neoconservatism.

Family Life

He married the historian Gertrude Himmelfarb in 1942 and the couple had two children together.

Associated With

George W. Bush gave him the Medal of Freedom in 2002.