From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Charles Lehrer (May 19, 1934 – January 23, 2020) was an American journalist, novelist, screenwriter and playwright. Lehrer was the executive editor and a news anchor for the PBS NewsHour on PBS, known for his role as a debate moderator during U.S. presidential election campaigns. He authored numerous fiction and non-fiction books that drew upon his experience as a newsman, along with his interests in history and politics.
Homepage | https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/remembering-jim-lehrer |
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Birth Location | Wichita, Kansas, USA |
Born | 1934-05-19 |
Died | 2020-01-23 |