Helen Thomas

    • Born: August 4, 1920
    • Birthplace: Winchester, Kentucky
    • Alma mater: Wayne State University
    • Worked for United Press International (UPI) covering John F. Kennedy
    • Normally sits in the front row at presidential press conferences
    • Authored: Watchdogs of Democracy?, Memories Mr. President, Front Row at the White House
    • Referred to as "The First Lady of the Press"AEI Speakers: Helen Thomas
    • Writer for the Hearst Newspapers
    • First job in journalism was at the Washington Daily NewsAEI Speakers: Helen Thomas
    • Joined UPI in 1943AEI Speakers: Helen Thomas
    • Closes each presidential press conference with "Thank you, Mr. President"AEI Speakers: Helen Thomas
    • Stopped thanking the president during the George W. Bush administration
    • The World Almanac has cited her as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in AmericaAEI Speakers: Helen Thomas
  • Journalist Helen Thomas is a political columnist for Hearts Newspapers and a member of the White House Press Corps.

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