Helen Thomas Biography

Helen Thomas biography

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NAME: Helen Thomas
OCCUPATION: Television Personality, Journalist
BIRTH DATE: August 04, 1920 (Age: 91)
EDUCATION: Wayne State University
PLACE OF BIRTH: Winchester, Kentucky

ZODIAC SIGN: Leo

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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."