Helen Thomas, Who Broke Down Barriers as White House Reporter, Is Dead at 92
| Helen Thomas, whose bottomless curiosity and an unquenchable drive made her a prominent White House reporter at a time when men dominated the profession, died Saturday at her apartment in Washington. She was 92. |
| Her death, which came after a long illness, was announced by the Gridiron Club and Foundation, where Ms. Thomas had been a former president. |
| Ms. Thomas covered every president from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama for United Press International and, later, Hearst Newspapers. Colleagues called her the unofficial dean of the White House press corps. Her blunt questions and sharp tone made her a familiar personality not only in the sometimes parochial universe inside the Beltway but also to nationwide television audiences. |
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GT sez:
Helen Thomas was one of the best. She asked direct question about pertinent subjects and didn't take any crap from politicians.
She was shunned after a video tape caught her making a 'questionably' anti-semitic remark. TPTB couldn't wait to get rid of her as they always dreaded having to answer her questions. No 'soft ball' questions from Helen. |
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