Herb Kaplow
Herb Kaplow | |
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Born | Herbert Elias Kaplow February 2, 1927 presidential nomination (1968) |
Spouse | Betty Rae Kaplow |
Children | 3 |
Herbert Elias Kaplow (February 2, 1927 – July 27, 2013) was an American television news correspondent. His main focus was reporting out of Washington, D.C., covering presidential campaigns and those who were elected.[1]
Early years
Kaplow was born in 1927 in
National news career
After obtaining his degree, he moved to Washington, D.C., to work for
Notable news stories
During his four decades of covering news stories, which included 10 presidential campaigns and 19
He covered the Cuban Revolution that culminated in the victory of communists led by Fidel Castro in 1959. After the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba by American-backed Cuban exiles, Kaplow was the first American reporter to interview Castro.[1][2]
Kaplow also covered
Personal life
After retiring in 1994, Kaplow lived in Falls Church, Virginia, with his wife, Betty.[1] They had three sons: Steven, Bobby and Larry. Herb spent an undisclosed amount of time in an assisted living facility, battling dementia, which affected his ability to speak.[2] He died on July 27, 2013, from a stroke in Arlington, Virginia, at the age of 86.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Martin, Douglas (July 29, 2013). "Herb Kaplow, Voice of ABC and NBC News, Dies at 86". The New York Times. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f Eisele, Albert (July 30, 2013). "Herb Kaplow's Enormous Legacy". Falls Church News-Press. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ISBN 9780198020110.
Occasional filmed items and statements appeared in NBC newscasts, generated some press attention, and helped Nixon to maintain a continued visibility.