| (1917
- 2001) |
| Inducted: |
1993 |
| Region: |
West |
| Industry: |
Communications
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Katharine Graham became publisher of The Washington Post in 1963 and brought it through troublesome times with dignity and integrity. In 1971, Graham ordered the Post to publish the Pentagon papers, secret government reports that revealed the Vietnam war was not going as well as officials claimed. A year later, while other news organizations hesitated, Graham supported the Post’s pursuit of the Watergate story which produced the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Graham was named CEO in 1973. During her tenure, Graham expanded the company, which also publishes Newsweek, into cable television and cellular telephone service. |
