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Jacob "Jack" Rosenthal
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| Born | 30 June 1935 Tel Aviv, Palestine |
| Died | 23 August 2017 (aged 82) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Journalist Soldier Government official Executive |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Harvard University |
| Spouse | Holly Russell |
| Children | John Rosenthal, Annie Sindelar stepsons Christopher and Andrew Russell |
Jacob "Jack" Rosenthal (born June 30, 1935 – died August 23, 2017) was an American journalist and editor. He was most famous for his work at The New York Times newspaper. In 1982, he won the important Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing.
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Jack Rosenthal's Early Life
Jack Rosenthal was born in Tel Aviv, Palestine in 1935. This was before the country of Israel was created. He grew up in Portland, Oregon, in the United States. His father, Manfred Rosenthal, worked as a judge.
Jack went to Harvard University and studied history. He graduated in 1956. While at Harvard, he was a top editor for the student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson.
Jack Rosenthal's Career
Jack Rosenthal started his career in journalism in 1961. He worked as a reporter and editor for The Oregonian newspaper. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Working for the Government
After that, he moved to Washington D.C. He worked for the United States Department of Justice. This is a part of the U.S. government that deals with laws and justice. He helped share information with the public from 1961 to 1967.
He also worked for the United States Department of State. This part of the government handles relationships with other countries. He was an assistant to a high-ranking official there.
Helping with the Kerner Report
From 1967 to 1968, Jack was a special fellow at Harvard Institute of Politics. During this time, he helped edit the Kerner Commission Report. This report looked into the causes of riots in cities.
Working at The New York Times
Jack Rosenthal joined The New York Times in 1969. This is one of the most famous newspapers in the world. He had many important jobs there:
- He reported on city issues from Washington D.C. (1969–1973).
- He helped edit the Sunday newspaper (1973-1976).
- He was a deputy editor for the opinion pages (1976-1986).
- He became the main editor for the opinion pages (1986–1993).
- He was the editor of The New York Times Magazine (1993–2000).
In 1982, he won the Pulitzer Prize. This is a very important award for journalists. He won it for his excellent writing about national politics and social issues.
Later Work and Helping Others
From 2000 to 2009, Jack was the president of The New York Times Company Foundation. This foundation supports good causes. After that, he worked for a group called The Atlantic Philanthropies.
He also helped start a non-profit organization called ReServe. This group helps older adults find work. It connects them with jobs at public and non-profit groups. ReServe has helped thousands of people find work in different cities.
Jack Rosenthal's Awards
Jack Rosenthal received several awards for his work:
- American Bar Association Silver Gavel, 1960.
- Loeb Award for Economic Reporting, 1972.
- Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for Editorial Writing, 1982.
- American Dream Awards to Successful Immigrants, 2007.
