1920 - 2013
Helen Thomas was a pioneering American journalist and author, known for her extensive career as a White House correspondent. Born on August 4, 1920, she became the first woman to enter the National Press Club and gained prominence for her work with United Press International (UPI) and later as a columnist. Thomas was recognized for her candid and often tough questioning of U.S. presidents, earning a reputation as a trailblazer for women in journalism until her retirement in 2010.