Background
McDowell, Charles R. was born on June 24, 1926 in Danville, Kentucky, United States.
columnist lecturer news analyst
McDowell, Charles R. was born on June 24, 1926 in Danville, Kentucky, United States.
Bachelor, Washington & Lee University, 1948. Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University, 1949. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Washington Lee University, 1975.
Degree (honorary), Centre College.
With, Richmond (Virginia) Times-Dispatch, 1949-1965; Washington correspondent, columnist, Richmond (Virginia) Times-Dispatch, 1965-1998; lecturer, free-lance writer, moderator, Virginia Public television, since 1998. Panelist Public Broadcasting Service Washington Week in Review, 1977-1996.
Past chairman Standing Committee Corrs. Member Gridiron Club (past president).
Married Ann Webb, April 26, 1952.