Background
Polk, James Ray was born on September 12, 1937 in Oaktown, Indiana, United States. Son of Raymond S. and Oeta (Fleener) Polk.
Polk, James Ray was born on September 12, 1937 in Oaktown, Indiana, United States. Son of Raymond S. and Oeta (Fleener) Polk.
Bachelor, Indiana University, 1962.
With, A.P., Indianapolis, 1962-1965; With, A.P., Milwaukee, 1965; With, A.P., Madison, Wisconsin, 1966-1967; With, A.P., Washington, 1967-1971; investigative reporter, Washington Star, 1971-1975; correspondent, NBC News, Washington, 1975-1992; senior producer, Cable News Network Special Assignment, since 1992. President Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc., 1978-1980, Chairman of the Board, 1980-1982, national college chairman, 1983-1990.
With United States Navy, 1955-1958. Member Phi Kappa Psi.
Married Bonnie Becker, November 4, 1962. Children: Geoffrey, Amy. Married Cara Bryn Saylor, June 21, 1980.
1 child, Abigail.