Arthur Krock
American newspaper correspondent and columnist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arthur Bernard Krock (November 16, 1886 – April 12, 1974) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist. He became known as the "Dean of Washington newsmen" in a career that spanned the tenure of 11 United States presidents.
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Born | (1886-11-16)November 16, 1886 Glasgow, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | April 12, 1974(1974-04-12) (aged 87) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Alma mater | Lewis Institute |
Occupation | Journalist |
Known for | "In the Nation" column (The New York Times) |
Spouse(s) | Marguerite Pollys (first), Martha Granger Blair (second) |
Children | 3 sons |
Parent(s) | Joseph Krock, Caroline Morris |
Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom Pulitzer Prize (1935, 1938, 1951) |
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