About the Author

John T. Cunningham (June 26, 1915 - June 7, 2012) was an American journalist, writer, and historian who published numerous works related to the history of his native state, New Jersey.[1][2] Long known as "New Jersey's popular historian", his This is New Jersey, originally published in 1953, has never gone out of print.[3] Cunningham work has also included collaboration on several documentaries and frequent speaking engagements.