James MacGregor Burns was an American historian and university professor, born on August 3, 1918, in Boston. He gained recognition for his contributions to the field of history and education. Burns's work encompassed analyzing political and social themes, and he is regarded for his scholarly insights. He passed away on July 15, 2014, in Williamstown, leaving behind a legacy in historical scholarship.
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
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James MacGregor Burns belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Melrose
Place of Death: Williamstown
Educated At: Lexington High School | London School of Economics and Political Science | Williams College | Harvard University
Occupation: non-fiction writer | political scientist | university teacher | historian
Spouses: Joan Simpson Burns
Employers: Williams College
Awards Received: Francis Parkman Prize | Pulitzer Prize for History | National Book Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 3, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Leo 28 | 11 Leo 34 | 25 Scorpio 30 |
| Moon | 2 Cancer 23 | 4 Sagittarius 57 | 0 Gemini 22 |
| Mercury | 7 Virgo 43 | 7 Leo 6 | 14 Sagittarius 6 |
| Venus | 11 Cancer 49 | 4 Cancer 3 | 24 Scorpio 11 |
| Mars | 21 Libra 47 | 27 Virgo 57 | 5 Capricorn 28 |
| Jupiter | 4 Cancer 25 | 12 Cancer 17 | 15 Cancer 12 |
| Saturn | 17 Leo 43 | 1 Aries 26 | 28 Leo 32 |
| Uranus | 26 Aquarius 18 | 1 Gemini 1 | 23 Aquarius 50 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 59 | 1 Aries 56 | 9 Leo 19 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 54 | 2 Aquarius 21 | 6 Cancer 19 |
| Rahu | 19 Sagittarius 40 | 20 Pisces 7 | 14 Sagittarius 0 |
| Ketu | 19 Gemini 40 | 20 Virgo 7 | 14 Gemini 0 |
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