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RICHARD BERNSTEIN Obituary

BERNSTEIN--Richard B. Famed Prof. of Constitutional History, and Biographer of Jefferson, Dies at 67. Oldest son of Fred and Marilyn Bernstein. Siblings Linda and Steven. He touched the lives of countless students spreading his infectious love of American History, with 30 Books changing our view of the Founding Fathers.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 30, 2023.

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Steve Boyer

June 24, 2025

We sure miss Rich Bernstein. As I have stated before, his imitation of Churchill was a classic. CUNY should make a documentary of his life in order to share his American vision with future generations. I was in the same homeroom with Rich at Stuyvesant HS from Sep 70- June 73.

Steve Boyer

October 28, 2024

Richard and I were in the same homeroom at Stuyvesant HS in Manhattan for 3 years. I was truly shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. I saw one of his books on the US Constitution at the Dayton Metro Library. Richard had a wonderful personality and was an expert at putting on a British accent which made us all laugh. My deepest sympathies go to his family!

Marian LeBlanc

June 15, 2024

I worked with Richard decades ago at the law firm of Haythe & Curley . . . he was a new associate (fresh out of law school) and I was a paralegal. He was charming, smart and funny . . . he soon realized the practice of law wasn't for him and I was so glad to learn that he eventually found his true calling in historical writing and teaching constitutional law . . . such a brilliant and wonderful person!!!

Robert G. Wick

July 21, 2023

I am shocked to discover that Richard Bernstein has died. After I read "The Founding Fathers Reconsidered," I sent him a Facebook friend request just on the off chance that he might respond. Almost immediately, he accepted. Thus began a journey where Richard would kindly read and comment on items I wrote, always sending me back something far better than he received. Eventually, we lost touch, but I always considered him a friend. The world is the poorer for Richard's loss.

Jay H Bernstein Cousin

July 1, 2023

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