Raymond Walter Apple, Jr. (1934–), known to all as "Johnny" but bylined as R.W. Apple, is an associate editor at the New York Times, where he writes on a variety of subjects, most notably travel and food. Until 1997, he was the Times's Washington bureau chief, and before that a war, political, and European correspondent. He is twice married, currently to Betsey Pinckney. 1934 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...

Apple grew up in Akron, Ohio. Birds eye view of downtown Akron Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio. ...

Books

• Apple's America (North Point Press, 2005), ISBN 0-86547-685-3.
• Apple's Europe (Atheneum, 1986), ISBN 0-689-11607-1.