Drew Pearson (journalist)
Drew Pearson | |
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Pearson (left) with Lyndon Johnson in 1964 | |
| Born | Andrew Russell Pearson December 13, 1897 Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 1969 (aged 71) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Merry-Go-Round Farms Potomac, Maryland 39°03′11″N 77°16′25″W / 39.05301°N 77.27363°W |
| Alma mater | Swarthmore College |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, columnist |
| Years active | 1919-1969 |
| Employer | The Washington Post |
| Notable credit(s) | Washington Merry-Go-Round, 1932 |
| Spouses | Felicia Gizycka
(m. 1925; div. 1928)Luvie Moore Abell
(m. 1936; died 1969) |
| Children | 2, including Tyler Abell (stepson) |
| Father | Paul Martin Pearson |
Andrew Russell Pearson (December 13, 1897 – September 1, 1969) was an American columnist, noted for his syndicated newspaper column "Washington Merry-Go-Round". He also had a program on NBC Radio titled Drew Pearson Comments. He was known for his approach towards high-level politicians, such as senators, cabinet members, generals and American presidents.