When was Katharine Graham born?

Katharine Graham was born on 1917-06-16 (American).

What historical events involved Katharine Graham?

Katharine Graham was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Katharine Graham is born.

When did Katharine Graham die?

Katharine Graham died on 2001-01-01.

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Katharine Graham

newspaper publisher

Born: 1917-06-16Died: 2001-01-01American

Katharine Meyer Graham (June 16, 1917 – July 17, 2001) was an American newspaper publisher. She led her family's newspaper, The Washington Post, from 1963 to 1991. Graham presided over the paper as it reported on the Watergate scandal, which eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. She was one of the first 20th-century female publishers of a major American newspaper and the first woman elected to the board of the Associated Press.

Graham's memoir, Personal History, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1998.

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American newspaper publisher

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1917
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Katharine Graham, American newspaper publisher, known for american newspaper publisher, was born on 1917-06-16.

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Katharine Graham, American newspaper publisher, known for american newspaper publisher, was born on 1917-06-16.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Katharine Graham born?: Katharine Graham was born on 1917-06-16 (American).
What is Katharine Graham known for?: American newspaper publisher
What historical events involved Katharine Graham?: Katharine Graham was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Katharine Graham is born.
When did Katharine Graham die?: Katharine Graham died on 2001-01-01.

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1917