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Clifford Evans (d. 1983) was a broadcast journalist and broadcast executive during the twentieth century. Born in Brooklyn, New York and educated at Brooklyn College, Evans spent the early part of his journalism career as a reporter for a number of New York City newspapers, including the "New York World Telegram", "New York Post", and "Brooklyn Eagle". Evans joined RKO General Broadcasting Corporation in 1963 and initially served as moderator and producer of the weekly radio interview show "Ladies of the Press". From 1966 to 1983, he served as vice president and bureau director of RKO's Washington, D.C. news bureau. In this capacity, Evans worked as a White House correspondent, covering the presidencies of Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan. In addition to his journalism work, Evans served as vice president of the Washington Press Club (1972-1973) and president of the White House Correspondents Association (1981-1982).

From the description of Clifford Evans papers, 1946-1983, (bulk 1966-1983). (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 124083890

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associatedWith Carter, Jimmy, 1924- person
associatedWith Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006. person
associatedWith Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973. person
associatedWith Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994. person
associatedWith Reagan, Ronald. person
associatedWith RKO General Broadcasting Corporation. corporateBody
associatedWith United States. President. corporateBody
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Politicians
Politics, Practical
Presidents
Radio journalists
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Television journalists
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Active 1983

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