John Dickerson

Journalist

Birthday July 6, 1968

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Washington, DC

Age 55 years old

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About

Journalist who has gained fame for his work with CBS, including on CBS This Morning and Face the Nation. He has also worked as the political director and chief Washington correspondent of CBS News.

Before Fame

He graduated with honors from the University of Virginia. 

Trivia

He covered politics for Time Magazine during a 12-year span, including 4 years spent as the chief Washington correspondent. His clever and sharp style of asking questions of politicians prompted his colleagues to coin similar questions "Dickersonian."

Family Life

His book On Her Trail covered his close relationship with his mother and famous newswoman Nancy Dickerson Whitehead.

Associated With

He interviewed George W. Bush for various publications during his two-term presidency between 2000-2008.