Birthdate: June 16, 1917
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: July 17, 2001
Katharine Graham, a prominent American newspaper publisher, guided The Washington Post for close to thirty years. She was instrumental in the newspaper’s coverage of the Watergate scandal, which ultimately resulted in President Nixon’s resignation. As the first woman to lead a major American newspaper in the 20th century, Graham shattered barriers and left a lasting impact on journalism. Her memoir, Personal History, received a Pulitzer Prize in 1998, underscoring her reputation as a pioneering figure in the media field.
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