

But he hasn’t worked in the field of history in about 33 years, and he never published a scholarly or peer-reviewed book to the best of our knowledge. He has written or co-written 17 works of nonfiction - mainly conservative policy books - and eight novels of the “alternate history” genre.

Gingrich has written prolifically, but never so much as when he became an established Beltway politician. He made his first run for public office - a bid for Congress - four years after joining the faculty at West Georgia. In 2011, The Washington Post summarized Gingrich's academic and publishing career, writing: “īut early in his career, Gingrich suggested he was ready to abandon academia for politics. Beginning in 1970, Gingrich taught in the history department he moved to the geography department in 1974. from Tulane University, Newt Gingrich began his career as an assistant professor of history at West Georgia College.

Biography Early careerĪfter earning his Ph.D. In November 2016, Gingrich said he would not serve in Trump's cabinet, but that he would be involved in "strategic planning" during the Trump administration. The Washington Post reported that Gingrich was being considered for health and human services secretary or secretary of state. ĭuring the period of transition between the Obama and Trump administrations, Gingrich was reported to be in consideration for a high-level appointment in the Trump administration. After resigning from Congress in 1999, Gingrich wrote several books and has served as a political commentator and consultant. House of Representatives from Januto January 3, 1999. Gingrich was the author of the “Contract with America" and served as Speaker of the U.S. Newton Leroy “Newt" Gingrich (born June 17, 1943) was a 2012 Republican candidate for President of the United States. 2.3 Possible 2016 Republican vice presidential candidate.
