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Helen Thomas has worked in the Washington
press for over 60 years. She has covered nine presidents through scandal,
impeachment and resignation. Thomas has become a staple of White House
journalism, infamous for asking the tough questions. In her years working for
United Press International, she was legendary for closing presidential news
conferences with the words, “Thank you, Mr. President.” No matter the topic of
discussion, Thomas was always respected for holding her own in Washington,
ready to search out the truth wherever it might be found.
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In her years as a journalist, Helen Thomas has received more
than 30 honorary college degrees, and has won awards including the National
Press Club’s 4th Estate, the Columbia University Journalism Award,
the Peter Zenger Award and the Society for Professional Journalists life-time achievement
award. Thomas has written two memoirs, and been a contributor in multiple
books. Her latest writing is entitled, Thanks for the Memories, Mr. President, a look back at the
forty years of experience she has had at the White House.
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JOHP :: Helen Thomas Resources::
Early Life
China and Hollywood
Life after United Press International
Advice for Young Journalists
Thomas on Controversy and the Future
