Arthur Krock
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Arthur Krock was a journalist
and received the nickname "Dean of Washington newsmen". Born in Glasgow, Kentucky
in 1887, he grew up with his grandparents, Emmanuel and Henrietta Morris. He attended Princeton University
for one year.
He began his career in journalism
with the Louisville Herald, then went to Washington, D.C.
, as a correspondent for the Louisville Times and Louisville Courier-Journal. In 1927, Krock joined the New York Times and soon became its Washington
correspondent and bureau chief. His column, "In the Nation," was noted for its opinions on public policy.
Among the most noteworthy of Krock's articles was one from Oct 3, 1963, titled "The Intra-Administration War in Vietnam." In the article he quoted a high ranking official in the government as saying "The CIA's growth was 'likened to a malignancy" which the "very high official was not even sure the White House could control...any longer." "If the United States ever experiences [an attempt at a coup to overthrow the government] it will come from the CIA and not the Pentagon." The "agency represents a tremendous power and total unaccountability to anyone." President Kennedy was assassinated the next month.
Over his 60-year career, Arthur Krock knew 11 presidents and won three Pulitzer Prizes. Krock won a French citation after his coverage of the Versailles Peace Conference.
On April 22, 1970, Arthur Krock was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
by President Richard Nixon
.
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and received the nickname "Dean of Washington newsmen". Born in Glasgow, Kentucky
Glasgow, Kentucky
Glasgow is a city in and the county seat of Barren County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 14,200 at the 2000 census. The city is well-known for its annual Scottish Highland Games. In 2007, Barren County was named the number one rural place to live by Progressive Farmer magazine...
in 1887, he grew up with his grandparents, Emmanuel and Henrietta Morris. He attended Princeton University
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
for one year.
He began his career in journalism
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
with the Louisville Herald, then went to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, as a correspondent for the Louisville Times and Louisville Courier-Journal. In 1927, Krock joined the New York Times and soon became its Washington
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
correspondent and bureau chief. His column, "In the Nation," was noted for its opinions on public policy.
Among the most noteworthy of Krock's articles was one from Oct 3, 1963, titled "The Intra-Administration War in Vietnam." In the article he quoted a high ranking official in the government as saying "The CIA's growth was 'likened to a malignancy" which the "very high official was not even sure the White House could control...any longer." "If the United States ever experiences [an attempt at a coup to overthrow the government] it will come from the CIA and not the Pentagon." The "agency represents a tremendous power and total unaccountability to anyone." President Kennedy was assassinated the next month.
Over his 60-year career, Arthur Krock knew 11 presidents and won three Pulitzer Prizes. Krock won a French citation after his coverage of the Versailles Peace Conference.
On April 22, 1970, Arthur Krock was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is—along with thecomparable Congressional Gold Medal bestowed by an act of U.S. Congress—the highest civilian award in the United States...
by President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
.
Pulitzer Prizes
- 1935: for distinguished correspondence: impartial and analytical Washington coverage.
- 1938: for distinguished Washington correspondence.
- 1951: A special commendation for his exclusive interview with President Truman as "the outstanding instance of national reporting in 1950."