Helen Thomas Biography

Fast Facts

• Received the 1986 William Allen White Foundation Award for Journalistic Merit from the University of Kansas
• The White House Correspondent's Association established the Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award in her honor in 1998
• Graduated from Wayne University in 1942 with a degree in English
• Got her start in journalism working as a copygirl for the "Washington Daily News․"
• Is best known for her journalism work on various political issues
• Is the author of the book: "Thanks for the Memories, Mr․ President: Wit and Wisdom from the Front Row at the White House․"
• During the administration of President John F․ Kennedy, she became the first female member of the White House press corps