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James Deakin (born in 1929) is an American journalist and TV host. He is known for his work reporting on the White House for many years.

About James Deakin

Early Life and Education

James Deakin was born in St. Louis, a city in the United States. He went to Washington University and earned his degree there. This education helped him prepare for a career in journalism.

Reporting from the White House

In 1951, James Deakin started working for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper. He became a White House correspondent. This means he was a reporter who covered news about the U.S. President and their team.

In 1954, he moved to the newspaper's Washington Bureau. He reported on several U.S. Presidents. These included Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon. Deakin covered the White House from 1958 to 1980.

Later Career

James Deakin retired from The Post-Dispatch in 1981. After that, he taught journalism classes. He taught at George Washington University until 1987.

His Family

James Deakin was married to his wife, Doris. They had a son named David. He also has two grandsons.

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