Jim Lehrer
James Charles Lehrer was an American journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. He was the executive editor and a news anchor for the PBS News Hour on PBS and was known for his role as a debate moderator during U.S. presidential election campaigns, moderating 12 presidential debates between 1988 and 2012.
Background
- Born in
- Wichita
- Educated at
- University of MissouriVictoria CollegeThomas Jefferson High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Emmy Award🏆 National Humanities Medal🏆 Brigadier General Robert L. Denig Memorial Distinguished Performance Award🏆 Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service🏆 Carey McWilliams Award
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Timeline
1934
Born
Birth2020
Died
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