Helen was known for asking the
presidents tough questions
and for unveiling lots of
secret information.
She helped to bring
the Watergate
Scandal into the
public eye.
Awards and Important Milestones
She worked in the
White House Press
Room during 10
presidencies.
Almost 60 years!
Her hard work and
dedication to
equal women's rights
allowed her to help
women to gain
admittance to the
National Press Club.
There is now an award named the Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award
She was the first
woman to be the
president of the
White House
Correspondents'
Association.
The World Almanac named her one of the "25
Most Influential Women in America" in 1976
Qoutes
"Helen was a true
pioneer, opening doors
and breaking down
barriers for generations
of women in
journalism." -President
Obama
"It's time for
women to make
their voices heard."
-Helen Thomas
"I don't think a
tough question is
disrespectful."
-Helen Thomas
"We don't go
into journalism
to be popular. It
is our job
to seek the
truth and put
constant
pressure on our
leaders until we
get answers."
-Helen Thomas
Background
She was born on August 4,1920 in
Winchester, Kentucky.
Her parents were immigrants from Lebanon.
She went to school to study journalism at Wayne State University.
Sullivan, Patricia. "Helen Thomas Dies at 92." The Washington Post. N.p., 20 July 2013. Web. 15
Sept. 2015.