Allen Weinstein
1937 - 2015
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Biography
Allen Weinstein was an American historian, educator, and government official. He served as the Archivist of the United States from 2005 until his resignation in 2008. Weinstein was known for his expertise in foreign policy and intelligence matters. He authored several books on topics including Alger Hiss, the Cold War, and espionage. Weinstein was a respected scholar and public servant, contributing significantly to the field of history and archival studies.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it.
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History can be a contentious area, and historians lead in the tradition of debates, which sometimes get quite heated.
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The historian's problems are prosaic, varied, largely unrecognized, and persistently unresolved in working with large bodies of information.
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What we call reality is an agreement that people have arrived at to make life more livable.
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History for me is a source of strength. It gives us the courage not only to act, but to dream.