Claudia Cohen
American journalist and news anchor
Born
December 16th, 1950
74 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Worked as a prominent journalist with a focus on political reporting. Served as a co-anchor for the PBS program 'Frontline' and was noted for extensive coverage of various significant political events and issues. Conducted in-depth interviews with leading political figures and contributed to the understanding of several critical moments in American history through journalism. Also worked as a correspondent for various national outlets, reporting on important stories that shaped public discourse.
Co-anchored PBS's 'Frontline'
Reported on major political events
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