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Helen Thomas is a former U.S. journalist known for her coverage of presidents. She broke through the "glass ceiling" and won tremendous respect in her field.


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Born in Kentucky in 1920, Helen Thomas is a former U.S. journalist known for her coverage of presidents. She was the first female member of the National Press Club and first female UPI White House bureau chief, gaining a reputation for asking irreverent questions during presidential press conferences. Thomas covered Nixon's trip to China, and famously signed off with, "Thank you, Mr. President."

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