Jack Nelson

John Howard "Jack" Nelson (October 11, 1929 - October 21, 2009) was an American journalist. He was praised for his coverage of the Watergate scandal, in particular, and he was described by New York Times editor Gene Roberts as "one of the most effective reporters in the civil rights era."He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1960.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 11, 1929
Birth nameJohn Howard Nelson
Birth place
Talladega Alabama
cause of death
Pancreatic cancer
Date of deathOctober 21, 2009
Place of death
Bethesda Maryland

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