Summary
David Gergen, an adviser to four U.S. presidents, has died at the age of 83. He worked in various roles, including speechwriter and communications director, and was a founding director at Harvard's Center for Public Leadership. Gergen also served as a senior political analyst for CNN and authored a book on leadership.
Key Facts
- David Gergen was an adviser to Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton.
- He held roles such as speechwriter, communications director, and counselor to the president.
- Gergen passed away at age 83 after a long illness.
- He was involved with the Harvard Kennedy School and founded the Center for Public Leadership.
- He served in the U.S. Navy during the 1960s.
- Gergen received 27 honorary degrees during his career.
- He worked as a senior political analyst for CNN.
- A private burial will take place at Mount Auburn Cemetery, with a larger memorial service planned at Harvard.
