Journalists born on August 26

Take a focused look at the journalists born on August 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1921 Ben Bradlee

  Ben Bradlee was an influential American journalist, best known for serving as executive editor of The Washington Post from 1968 to 1991. He oversaw the newspaper's coverage of the Watergate scandal, which contributed to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. [bio]