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Chris Hedges - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 18, 1956 |
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| Age | 69 |
| Birthplace | St. Johnsbury, Vermont, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Chris Hedges's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | War correspondent for The New York Times; Pulitzer Prize winner; influential author on war, politics, and society. |
Intro
Chris Hedges is an American journalist, author, and Presbyterian minister, known for his reporting on war and his critique of American society and foreign policy.
Early Life & Background
Chris Hedges was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to a Presbyterian minister father and grew up in rural New York. He graduated from Colgate University and later earned a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School.
Career Highlights
- Served as a foreign correspondent for The New York Times for 15 years, covering conflicts in Central America, the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans.
- Part of The New York Times team that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for coverage of global terrorism.
- Authored several influential books, including 'War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning' and 'Empire of Illusion.'
- Frequent public speaker and critic of U.S. imperialism and corporatism.
Trivia
- Hedges is a Presbyterian minister, ordained following his journalism career.
- He was arrested in 2012 for protesting in relation to Occupy Wall Street.
- Fluent in Arabic, French, and Spanish.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Chris Hedges?
Chris Hedges is 69 years old.
When was Chris Hedges born?
Chris Hedges was born the 18 September 1956.
Where is Chris Hedges from?
St. Johnsbury, Vermont, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About September 18th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 18, 1956, Mickey Mantle became the eighth player in Major League Baseball history to hit 50 home runs in a single season, achieving this milestone with a game-winning home run in the 11th inning against the Chicago White Sox.
- Day of the week: September 18th, 1956 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day
- #1 UK song: Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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