November 29, 2001

Expert on Pearl Harbor at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Edward T. O'Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, is an expert on the historical events at Pearl Harbor. He is available to speak to the media on the upcoming Dec. 7 observance of the attack.

O'Donnell authored a relevant commentary in September, titled "Catastrophe at trade towers different from Pearl Harbor."

Author of the forthcoming 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About Irish American History, he has contributed to several PBS historical documentaries. He earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University.

He can be reached at 508.793.3730 (office) and 508.829.4964 (home office).

For additional information contact Cristal Perriello at 508.793.2419