Welcome to Larry Cook Historian
Dr. Larry Cook is a nationally recognized presidential historian, award winning author and political commentator. He specializes in the personal side of the presidency and comparing presidential history to current news and events. He is the author of Presidential Coincidences, Amazing Facts and Collectibles and Symbols of Patriotism: First Ladies and Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as numerous articles.
Collecting presidential memorabilia since childhood, Dr. Cook has amassed one of the largest and most comprehensive collections in the United States. His collection exceeds 8,000 pieces, and he is a respected expert in presidential artifacts.
Dr. Cook has been a historical memorabilia consultant to President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter. Over the years he and his wife Diane have worked on many projects with the Carters and have had a close personal friendship with the former first couple.
He conducts numerous lectures, events and keynote speeches across the country and has done multiple programs for the National Park Service, Daughters of the American Revolution, historic sites, libraries, museums, historical societies, conventions and corporate organizations.
He frequently appears in various local and national news media. He has been a guest on NewsNation, Spectrum News, Bill O’Reilly No Spin News, Fox News and NPR as well as many other networks, radio shows and podcasts. He has also been quoted in Reader’s Digest and in newspapers across the country. Dr. Cook is regularly featured on WBRE/WYOU Eyewitness News in Northeastern Pa.
Dr. Cook is on the Board of Directors for The National First Ladies Day Commission and is an active member of The American Historical Association, The Luzerne County Historical Society and The American Political Items Collectors.
A unique combination of facts and memorabilia
Since 1789, Americans have been intrigued with the office of the President. Not just the President himself captures one’s fascination and marks a spot in history, but so does his family, staff, acquaintances and the events that occur during his term(s) and his lifetime.
Throughout Presidential history a close look at the office, the President and the people that surround him reveal many interesting, and sometimes almost unbelievable happenings that interlock one administration to another.
As one who since childhood has been intrigued by these interesting and even strange facts, Larry has found that a great way to study the presidency was to collect related memorabilia. Researching newly acquired memorabilia leads to the discovery of more and more facts, learning more facts continues the quest for more memorabilia. After several years he ended up with two collections, one of facts and one of memorabilia.
Now, through his lectures and live appearances, Larry is bringing both of these collections to the public.
Larry Cook Historian Video Presentation
Symbols of Patriotism - First Ladies and Daughters of the American Revolution
Laurence L. Cook
The latest book from Dr. Larry Cook and published by Vandamere Press!
An informative and entertaining book about the twelve First Ladies that became members of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Larry Cook brings together these twelve patriotic First Ladies and their Revolutionary ancestors under one cover in a first-of-its kind publication. The book contains enlightened and informative profiles of each of these patriotic First Ladies along with the genealogical connection(s) that qualified them to be part of one of America’s foremost historic institutions. This book is a must for those interested in First Lady history, patriotic heritage, and Daughters of the American Revolution.
