Arthur W. (Nick) Arundel

Military Person

1928 – 2011

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Who was Arthur W. (Nick) Arundel?

Arthur W. "Nick" Arundel was a Harvard graduate and former United States Marine Corps combat officer in the Korean and Vietnam War. Arundel covered Washington, D.C. as a correspondent for CBS News and later The White House for United Press International. The founder of Arundel Communications based near Dulles Airport, he originated in American journalism the concept of 24-hour news cycle All-news radio format at Washington radio station WAVA in 1960. He was Chairman and Publisher of the 17 Times Community Newspapers and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of Virginia Communications.

Arundel died at his beloved Merry Oak Farm near The Plains, VA on February 8, 2011. He was 83, and was named the Outstanding Virginian of 2011 by the Virginia General Assembly. He is survived by his wife of 53 years and five children.

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Born
Jan 21, 1928
Washington, D.C.
Also known as
  • Arthur W. Arundel
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Harvard University
Died
Feb 8, 2011

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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