Theodore White
Theodore White
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Theodore Harold White was a renowned American journalist, historian, and author, best known for his work as a correspondent during World War II and the Vietnam War.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on May 27, 1915
Died on January 16, 1986
Nationality and Profession(s)
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White was an American citizen by birth, and he worked primarily as a journalist and historian throughout his career. He is best known for his work in these fields.
Early Life and Background
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Theodore White was born on May 27, 1915, in Salem, Massachusetts. His family was of Welsh descent, and they were known to be quite wealthy. This upbringing likely influenced White's life choices and worldview. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy before going on to study history at Harvard University.
Major Accomplishments
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During his career as a journalist, White achieved many notable accomplishments:
Correspondent during World War II: White began working for Time magazine in 1942 and quickly gained recognition for his reporting from the front lines of battle. He covered various key events, including D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
Author of "The Making of the President" series: After leaving Time magazine, White went on to write a series of books about American presidential elections. The first book in this series, "The Making of the President 1960," became an instant bestseller and provided readers with a fresh perspective on politics.
Pulitzer Prize winner: White received several awards for his work as a journalist, including two National Book Awards and a Pulitzer Prize.Notable Works or Actions
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Some of White's notable works include:
"The Making of the President 1960" (1961) - This book is often credited with inventing the genre of campaign journalism.
"In Search of History: A Personal Memoir" (1978)
"Breach of Faith: The Fall of Richard Nixon" (1975)
Impact and Legacy
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Theodore White's impact on American journalism and history cannot be overstated. His work:
Pioneered campaign journalism: Through his writing, White helped to raise awareness about the importance of presidential elections and paved the way for future journalists to delve deeper into politics.
Offered a fresh perspective on politics: White's writing often highlighted the human side of politics, providing readers with a more nuanced understanding of key events and figures.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Theodore White is widely quoted and remembered for his:
Candid observations about American history: Through his work, White provided insightful commentary on major events in American history.
Influence on modern journalism: His pioneering approach to campaign journalism has had a lasting impact on the field of journalism.
* Perceptive writing style: White's writing was known for its clarity and insight, making him one of the most respected journalists of his time.
Quotes by Theodore White
If you make a living, if you earn your own money, you're free - however free one can be on this planet.
The job of intellectuals is to come up with ideas, and all we’ve been producing is footnotes.
Those 40 or 50 national correspondents who had followed Kennedy since the beginning of his electoral exertions into the November days had become more than a press corps – they had become his friends and, some of them, his most devoted admirers.
I saw Chungking for the first time more than 40 years ago – a city of hills and mists, of grays and lavenders, two rivers shaping it to a point and the cliff rising above me like a challenge.
The best time to listen to a politician is when he’s on a stump on a street corner in the rain late at night when he’s exhausted. Then he doesn’t lie.
There are two kinds of editors, those who correct your copy and those who say it’s wonderful.
The President’s decisions make the weather, and if he is great enough, change the climate, too.
A liberal is a person who believes that water can be made to run uphill. A conservative is someone who believes everybody should pay for his water. I’m somewhere in between: I believe water should be free, but that water flows downhill.
With electricity we were wired into a new world, for electricity brought the radio, a “crystal set” and with enough ingenuity, one could tickle the crystal with a cat’s whisker and pick up anything.