Peter Burchard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Peter Burchard

American writer and illustrator, historian and creator of children's books

Date of Birth: 01-Mar-1921

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Date of Death: 03-Jul-2004

Profession: writer, children's writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Peter Burchard (March 1, 1921 – July 3, 2004) was an author, free-lance designer, and illustrator.
He wrote the book One Gallant Rush (1965), about Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, the first African-American unit in the Union Army.
It was adapted for the 1989 film Glory, which won numerous awards.