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Clarence Page
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| Born | June 2, 1947 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
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| Education | Ohio University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
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Chicago Tribune The Cincinnati Enquirer The Middletown Journal |
| Spouse(s) | Leanita McClain (divorced) Lisa Johnson (1987–present) |
Clarence Page, born on June 2, 1947, is an American journalist. He is a well-known writer for newspapers and a senior member of the Chicago Tribune team. He often shares his opinions and ideas through his columns.
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Clarence Page's Early Life
Clarence Page was born in Dayton, Ohio. When he was in high school in Middletown, Ohio, he worked on the school newspaper. This was a bi-weekly paper, meaning it came out every two weeks. After finishing high school in 1965, he started working as a freelance writer and photographer. He wrote for local newspapers like The Middletown Journal and The Cincinnati Enquirer. At the same time, he was studying journalism at Ohio University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree there.
Clarence Page's Journalism Career
After graduating from university in 1969, Clarence Page started working for The Chicago Tribune. Just six months later, he was called to serve in the military. He became an Army journalist, writing stories for the military. When his time in the Army ended in 1971, he returned to The Chicago Tribune.
Page is a frequent guest on TV shows where he discusses current events. He often appears on The McLaughlin Group and shares his thoughts on The PBS NewsHour. He has also hosted several documentaries for the Public Broadcasting Service. Sometimes, you can hear him as a commentator on National Public Radio's Weekend Edition Sunday. He is also a political expert on Hardball with Chris Matthews on MSNBC. In 1993, he even appeared in the movie Rising Sun, playing himself as a talk show guest. Clarence Page once wrote an important article about Richard M. Daley, who was the mayor of Chicago.
Clarence Page's Personal Life
Clarence Page was married to Leanita McClain, who was also a columnist for the Tribune. They later divorced. In 1987, Page married Lisa Johnson. They have one son together, named Grady Jonathan.
Awards and Honors for Clarence Page
Clarence Page has received many special awards and honors for his work. He has been given honorary doctorates from several colleges. These include Columbia College Chicago, Lake Forest College, and Nazareth College.
Here are some of his notable awards:
- 1989 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary: This is a very important award for his writing.
- 1987 American Civil Liberties Union James P. McGuire Award: He won this for his articles about constitutional rights.
- 1980 Illinois UPI Award: This was for his community service work.
- 1976 Edward Scott Beck Award: He received this for his reporting from other countries, focusing on political changes in Southern Africa.
- 1972 Pulitzer Prize: This was for a series of articles by The Chicago Tribune about problems with voting.
