Gordon Wood, Renowned Historian, Dies After Being Struck by Car in Rhode Island
Gordon S. Wood, a distinguished historian known for his influential works on the American Revolution, has died at the age of 92. Wood was fatally struck by a car in a supermarket parking lot in East Providence, Rhode Island. His daughter, Amy Wood, confirmed the incident, stating that arrangements for his memorial had not yet been made. Wood was a professor emeritus at Brown University and authored several acclaimed books, including 'The Creation of the American Republic' and 'The Radicalism of the American Revolution.' His scholarship earned him numerous accolades, including the National Humanities Medal presented by President Barack Obama in 2011. Despite his acclaim, Wood faced criticism from some younger academics who felt his work did not adequately address the roles of marginalized groups in American history.