Twentieth century icon
Capturing and presenting America through his own perspective, Norman Rockwell became one of the most prolific painters and illustrators of the twentieth century.
-Born in NYC, Feb. 3, 1984
- First published at 18 Carl H. Claudy's "Tell Me Why: Stories About Mother Nature."
-Dropped out, enrolled at National Academy of Design at 14
- Created 321 covers for The Post over 47 years
- 1927 Charles Lindberg crossing Atlantic, 1969 Neil Armstrong's moon landing
- Civil Rights, Space Exploration, poverty for "Look magazine"
-His own museum in Stockbridge, Mass.
-Painted the four Freedoms: Speech, Worship, Want, Fear inspired by FDR in 1943
-His paintings were toured in America, raised $130 million for war effort.
-Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civil honor in 1977
-Born in NYC, Feb. 3, 1984
- First published at 18 Carl H. Claudy's "Tell Me Why: Stories About Mother Nature."
-Dropped out, enrolled at National Academy of Design at 14
- Created 321 covers for The Post over 47 years
- 1927 Charles Lindberg crossing Atlantic, 1969 Neil Armstrong's moon landing
- Civil Rights, Space Exploration, poverty for "Look magazine"
-His own museum in Stockbridge, Mass.
-Painted the four Freedoms: Speech, Worship, Want, Fear inspired by FDR in 1943
-His paintings were toured in America, raised $130 million for war effort.
-Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civil honor in 1977