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Walter Fredrick LaFeber (August 30, 1933 – March 9, 2021) was an American academic who served as the Andrew H. and James S. Tisch Distinguished University Professor in the Department of History at Cornell University.
Mar 10, 2021 · Walter F. LaFeber, 87, professor of history, who won ovations from students for class lectures and whose mastery of U.S. foreign relations guided political scientists, died March 9.
Mar 10, 2021 · Walter LaFeber, a Cornell University history professor and author whose unvarnished version of American diplomacy drew hundreds of students and spectators to his Saturday morning lectures, and...
Mar 17, 2021 · Eric Alterman, a former student and admirer of Walter LaFeber, pays tribute to the Cornell University diplomatic historian who influenced generations of scholars and students. He highlights LaFeber's wide-ranging books, his teaching style, his impact on American history and foreign policy, and his legacy.
Mar 12, 2021 · Walter LaFeber, a Cornell University history professor and author whose unvarnished version of American diplomacy drew hundreds of students and spectators to his Saturday morning lectures, and whose acolytes went on to influence the nation’s foreign policy, died Tuesday in Ithaca, New York.
Walter LaFeber, an emeritus Cornell University professor of American diplomatic history, died in Ithaca on April 9 at the age of 87. His distinguished career earned him acclaim for its scholarly excellence and influence.
LaFeber taught and wrote about U.S. foreign relations for decades, influencing generations of students and scholars. He was known for his engaging lectures, his passion for Cornell and his love of the Chicago Cubs.
