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Mark Updegrove
Mark K. Updegrove (born August 25, 1961) is an American author, historian, journalist, and Presidential Historian for ABC News. He is the president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation in Austin, Texas. Previously, he served as the director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum for eight years. He is the author of five books including, ''The Last Republicans: Inside the Extraordinary Relationship Between George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush'', published in 2017. His latest book, ''Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency'', was published by Dutton in April 2022. He is also the executive producer of the 2022 CNN original series "LBJ: Triumph and Tragedy," and the host of the forthcoming PBS show "Live From the LBJ Library." Background Mark K. Updegrove was born outside Philadelphia in Abington, PA, on Aug. 25, 1961. He descendents from of the Dutch and German Op den Graeff family. He was a direct descendant of Herman op den Graeff, Mennonites, mennonite leader of Krefeld, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Abington Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is adjacent to Philadelphia's northern fringe. The population was 55,310 as of the 2010 census, making it the second most populous township in Montgomery County after Lower Merion Township. The population density is 3603.3 per square mile (1,377/km2), making it the second most densely populated township in Montgomery County (following Cheltenham Township). Abington Township is one of Montgomery County's oldest communities, dating back before 1700 and being incorporated in 1704. It is home to some of the county's oldest transportation routes, industries and churches. Many of these older business and transportation centers were the forerunners of modern Abington. Abington contains the Willow Grove Park Mall, several small businesses, and a few of Montgomery County's largest employers. History The land that comprises Abington today was purchased from the native Lenape by William Penn during the 1680s. By the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
