|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Arthur Krock
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
| |
| |
Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Arthur Krock
ARTHUR KROCK
Awarded by
President Richard M. Nixon
April 22, 1970
From the police beat in Louisville to a position of the highest eminence among the world's journalists, he built a reputation that made his name synonymous with excellence and integrity. His incisive reporting, perceptive analysis, sound judgment and subtle humor have made a unique contribution to the understanding of the American process both at home and abroad. In the all-time roster of great Washington correspondents--and in the history of political reporting--his colleagues, his competitors, his readers, and those whose deeds he has chronicled, all would place him in the very first rank.
Only person to receive three Pulitzer Prizes and a special Pulitzer citation for outstanding reporting. Native of Glasgow, KY. Started career as a cub reporter on the Louisville Herald in 1906; became Washington correspondent for the Louisville Times in 1910 and a year later also began writing for the Courier-Journal; became editorial director for both Louisville papers in1915 and was editor-in-chief of the Times when he left Louisville in 1923. Closely associated with Henry Watterson in Louisville; compiled book The Editorials of Henry Watterson, after Watterson’s death. Worked for the New York World as assistant to publisher before joining the New York Times in 1927 and becoming head of the Washington bureau in 1932. Was author of the column, “In the Nation, “ for 32 years before his retirement in 1966. Career spanned the activities of 11 presidents and American involvement in four major wars. Highly respected by those he covered and worked with, was hailed as one of the most influential American journalists of his time. Widely traveled at home and abroad, held honorary degrees from Princeton University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and Centre College. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom , highest U.S. recognition to a civilian, in 1970. Died April 12, 1974.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Medal History
