Jack Nelson

Journalist, Author

1929 – 2009

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Who was Jack Nelson?

John Howard "Jack" Nelson was an American journalist. He was praised for his coverage of the Watergate scandal, in particular, and he was described by New York Times editor Gene Roberts as "one of the most effective reporters in the civil rights era." He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1960.

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Born
Oct 11, 1929
Talladega
Also known as
  • John Howard Nelson
  • Scoop
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Employment
  • Tribune Company
Died
Oct 21, 2009
Bethesda

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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