Jim Lehrer
American journalist and writer (1934–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Charles Lehrer (/ˈlɛərə/;[1] May 19, 1934 – January 23, 2020) was an American journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright.[2] He was the executive editor and a news anchor for the PBS NewsHour on PBS and was known for his role as a debate moderator during U.S. presidential election campaigns, moderating twelve presidential debates between 1988 and 2012. Lehrer authored numerous fiction and non-fiction books that drew upon his experience as a newsman, along with his interests in history and politics.[3]
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Born | James Charles Lehrer (1934-05-19)May 19, 1934 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | January 23, 2020(2020-01-23) (aged 85) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Education | University of Missouri (BA) |
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Years active | 1959–2012 |
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Children | 3 |
Relatives | J. B. Chapman (grandfather) |
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