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About Helen Thomas
The American, Helen Thomas, was a writer and journalist. She had been in charge of The White House’s press coverage for ten different presidents of the country. She also worked for the United Press International. She started her career as a junior worker for Washington Daily News.
From 2000-2010, she was employed at Hearst Newspapers as a journalist. As a writer, Thomas published six books. Her books include “Listen Up Mr. President: Everything You Always Wanted Your President to Know and Do” in 2009 and “Thanks for the Memories, Mr. President: Wit and Wisdom from the Front Row at the White House” in 2003. She was the Women's National Press Club’s president for a year.
Education
She was educated at Eastern High School and Wayne University.
Family
She was the child of George Thomas and Mary Rowady. She had nine siblings. In 1971, she got married to Douglas B. Cornell.
Awards
She won several accolades including the Columbia University Journalism Award in 1985, the National Press Club Fourth Estate Award in 1984, and the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media in 1991.
Trivia
Her birth name was Helen Amelia Thomas.
She also became the White House Correspondents' Association’s first female president and member.
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F.A.Q. about Helen Thomas
When is her birthday?
Helen Thomas' birthday is on August 4, 1920.
In how many days is her birthday?
Helen's birthday is in 101 days
How old was Helen when she died?
She was 92 years old.
When did she die?
She died in July 20, 2013.
How old would she be today?
Helen Thomas would be 103 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Helen from?
She was born in Winchester, Kentucky, U.S..