Carl August Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967) was an American poet, biographer, journalist, and musician. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for his poetry and one for his biography of Abraham Lincoln. During his lifetime, Sandburg was widely regarded as a major figure in contemporary literature and enjoyed broad appeal as “The Poet of the People.” At his death, President Lyndon B. Johnson observed that “Carl Sandburg was more than the voice of America, more than the poet of its strength and genius. He was America.” Take a look at the Writings & Photos page of this website and, to learn more about Carl Sandburg, his works, and his family, click here to be directed to the National Park Service website.