![]() ![]() Ambrose was the historical consultant for Steven Spielberg's movie Saving Private Ryan. His talents have not gone unnoticed by the film industry. He was also a contributing editor for the Quarterly Journal of Military History, a member of the board of directors for American Rivers, and a member of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Council Board. He was the Director Emeritus of the Eisenhower Center in New Orleans, and the founder of the National D-Day Museum. ![]() Ambrose was a retired Boyd Professor of History at the University of New Orleans. His philosophy about keeping an audience engaged is put best in his own words:Īs I sit at my computer, or stand at the podium, I think of myself as sitting around the campfire after a day on the trail, telling stories that I hope will have the members of the audience, or the readers, leaning forward just a bit, wanting to know what happens next.ĭr. ![]() His stories demonstrate how leaders use trust, friendship and shared experiences to work together and thrive during conflict and change. He was not only a great author, but also a captivating speaker, with the unique ability to provide insight into the future by employing his profound knowledge of the past. Among his New York Times best-sellers are: Nothing Like It in the World, Citizen Soldiers, Band of Brothers, D-Day - June 6, 1944, and Undaunted Courage. ![]() Stephen Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than 30 books. ![]()
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