Doris Fleeson

1901–1970 (age 69)

Journalist

Biography

Doris Fleeson (1901-1970) broke new ground as a journalist, becoming one of the first women to write a widely syndicated political column and bringing keen analysis to readers across the country.

Her reporting balanced rigor with compassion, and her steadfast commitment to honest dialogue earned her reverence, concluding in rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

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