Shana Alexander
Journalist, Author
1925 – 2005
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Who was Shana Alexander?
Shana Alexander was an American journalist, born Shana Ager in New York City on October 6, 1925. Although she became the first woman staff writer and columnist for Life magazine, she was best known for her participation in the "Point-Counterpoint" debate segments of 60 Minutes with conservative James J. Kilpatrick. She was a daughter of Tin Pan Alley composer Milton Ager, who composed the song "Happy Days Are Here Again," and his wife, columnist Cecelia Ager.
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- Born
- Oct 6, 1925
New York City - Also known as
- Shana Agar
- Shana Ager
- Parents
- Siblings
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Vassar College
- Died
- Jun 23, 2005
Hermosa Beach
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on July 23, 2013
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