Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Biographical Note
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1918, Aug. 22 | Born, Boston, Mass. |
| 1939 | A.B., Emmanuel College, Boston, Mass. |
| 1939-1942 | Picture cropper, Houghton Mifflin Co. |
| 1942-1947 | Began as secretary, became book reviewer, Boston Herald Traveler |
| 1947-1954 | Book reviewer, Washington Star, Washington, D.C. |
| 1954-1981 | Feature writer, Washington Star, Washington, D.C. |
| 1962 | Received George Polk Memorial Award for coverage of Richard Nixon's “farewell” press conference |
| 1975 | Received Pulitzer Prize for commentary |
| 1981-2003 | Columnist, Washington Post, Washington, D.C. |
| 1998 | Received Fourth Estate Award from the National Press Club |
| 2002 | Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award, Courage in Journalism Award |
| 2003 | Awarded John Chancellor Award for Excellence in Journalism |
| 2004, Apr. 21 | Died, Washington, D.C. |