Edward O'Donnell
associate professor, history
O'Donnell has expertise in the history of presidential elections and campaigns, and has published articles on John F. Kennedy's campaign, and the 1884 and 1928 presidential elections — all three of which involved questions about Catholicism. The author of several books, including the forthcoming textbook, Visions of America: A History of the United States (Longman, 2008), which covers presidential elections from 1848 to 1916, he can address presidential campaigns that took place during wars, such as Lincoln's (1864) and Wilson's (1916) re-elections. O'Donnell has extensive media experience and is a former Morning Edition commentator for NPR member station WNYC.
Members of the media seeking additional information or assistance should contact O'Donnell at 508-793-3730/
eodonnell@holycross.edu, or Kristine Maloney (associate director of national communications and media relations) at 508-793-2419/kmmalone@holycross.edu.
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