Katharine Meyer Graham was a pioneering American publisher who led The Washington Post for over two decades.
Born into a wealthy family, she unexpectedly took control of the newspaper after her husband's suicide in 1963.
Graham guided the Post through its most famous period, including the publication of the Pentagon Papers and the Watergate scandal coverage that led to President Nixon's resignation.
Despite initial self-doubt, she became a respected figure in journalism and business.
Her memoir, Personal History, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1998, reflecting on her life, career, and the changing roles of women in society.
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