Background
Watson, George Henry was born on July 27, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of George Henry and Grace Elizabeth (Carr) Watson.
Watson, George Henry was born on July 27, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of George Henry and Grace Elizabeth (Carr) Watson.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1959; Master of Science, Columbia University, 1960.
Reporter, Washington Post, 1960-1961; correspondent, ABC News, 1962-1975; Moscow bureau chief, ABC News, 1966-1969; London bureau chief, ABC News, 1969-1975; vice president, Washington bureau chief, ABC News, 1976-1980; vice president, managing editor, Cable News Network, 1980; vice president news, ABC News, New York City, 1981-1985; executive in charge ABC News Viewpoint, ABC News, 1981-1985; vice president, Washington bureau chief, ABC News, 1985-1993; senior contributing editor, ABC News, since 1993.
Served with United States Army, 1958. Member Radio Television News Dirs. Association, Society Professional Journalists, National.Press Club, Overseas Press Club (award for best television documentary 1971, citation for excellence 1974), National Press Club, Committee to Protect Journalists.
Married Ellen Havican Bradley, July 13, 1979. Children— George H., III, Ellen Havican.