History of Victor Davis Hanson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 31, 2025

Victor Davis Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, and conservative political commentator. He is known for his expertise in ancient and modern warfare, as well as his commentary on contemporary politics. He has contributed to various prominent media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and National Review, providing his insights on a range of topics.

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June 18, 1977: Marriage to Cara Webb

On June 18, 1977, Victor Davis Hanson married Cara Webb. They later had three children together.

2002: Publication of "An Autumn of War"

In 2002, Victor Davis Hanson published "An Autumn of War", in which he advocated for a forceful and unrelenting approach to war against enemies. Hanson called for going to war "hard, long, without guilt, apology or respite until our enemies are no more."

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2005: Divorce from Cara Webb

In 2005, Victor Davis Hanson and Cara Webb divorced.

July 2013: Response to Eric Holder's "The Talk"

In July 2013, Victor Davis Hanson wrote a column, "Facing Facts about Race," as a response to Attorney General Eric Holder's speech about "the Talk." Hanson offered his own version of "the Talk", advising his children to be cautious of young black men in inner cities due to crime statistics, sparking criticism.

2013: Marriage to Jennifer Heyne

In 2013, Victor Davis Hanson married Jennifer Heyne.

2014: Criticism of Obama and the War in Ukraine

In 2014, Victor Davis Hanson criticized President Barack Obama's administration for what he saw as "appeasing" Iran and Russia. He also blamed Obama for the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in 2014.

2014: Death of Susannah Hanson

In 2014, Victor Davis Hanson's youngest daughter, Susannah, passed away due to leukemia.

May 2016: Criticism of Obama's Foreign Policy

In May 2016, Victor Davis Hanson argued that President Barack Obama's administration failed to maintain a credible threat of deterrence. Hanson stated that "the next few months may prove the most dangerous since World War II."