Flora Lewis (25 April 1918—June 2, 2002) was an American journalist. is the 115th day of the year (116th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... This does not cite any references or sources. ...

Lewis was born in Los Angeles and was a 1941 summa cum laude graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She received a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University in 1942. Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Latin honors are Latin phrases used to indicate the level of academic distinction with which an academic degree was earned. ... The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university situated in the neighborhood of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... The Phi Beta Kappa Society is an honor society which considers its mission to be fostering and recognizing excellence in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences. ... Columbia University is a private research university in the United States and a member of the prestigious Ivy League. ...

She wrote for The Washington Post from 1956 to 1966. Her work landed her on the master list of Nixon political opponents. The Washington Post is the largest newspaper in Washington, D.C.. It is also one of the citys oldest papers, having been founded in 1877. ... A master list of Nixon political opponents was compiled to supplement the original Nixons Enemies List of 20 key people considered opponents of President Richard Nixon. ...

She was foreign correspondent and diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times from 1972 until her death from cancer. The New York Times is a daily newspaper published in New York City by Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. ...

Never known for her dynamic prose style, Lewis inspired The New Republic's annual "World's Most Boring Headline" competition with a column that was titled "Worthwhile Canadian Initiative." For other uses, see New Republic. ...

References

• Pearson, Richard (June 3, 2002). Journalist, Author Flora Lewis Dies. Washington Post