Vernon Louis Parrington (August 3, 1871 – June 16, 1929) was an American historian and football coach. His liberal ("progressive") interpretation of American history was highly influential in the 1920s to 1940s, when it fell out of favor.
Read more about Vernon Louis Parrington: Career, Intellectual On The Left, Founder of American Studies, Main Currents in American Thought, As Coach, Books By Parrington
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