Bill Keller
American journalist, New York Times editor
Born
January 18th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent journalist and editor, this individual served as the executive editor of The New York Times from 2003 to 2011. During this period, coverage of significant events such as the Iraq War and various political developments took center stage. The individual also played a vital role in the newspaper's reporting on various global issues, demonstrating a commitment to investigative journalism and ethical reporting. After stepping down as executive editor, continued to contribute to the newspaper and engage in various journalistic endeavors, including writing for Slate.
Served as executive editor of The New York Times
Oversaw reporting on the Iraq War
Contributed to journalism discussions in media
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