Jack Nelson (journalist)
Jack Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Howard Nelson October 11, 1929 |
| Died | October 21, 2009 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | Los Angeles Times |
John Howard Nelson (October 11, 1929 – October 21, 2009) was an American journalist. He was praised for his coverage of the Watergate scandal, in particular, and he was described by New York Times editor Gene Roberts as "one of the most effective reporters in the civil rights era." He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1960.