Background
Getler, Michael was born on November 13, 1935 in New York City. Son of Alfred and Rose (Holzsweig) Getler.
Getler, Michael was born on November 13, 1935 in New York City. Son of Alfred and Rose (Holzsweig) Getler.
Bachelor of Business Administration, City College of New York, 1956.
Reporter, editor American Aviation Publications, Washington, 1961-1968, Ziff-Davis Publications, Washington, 1969-1970. Defense correspondent The Washington Post, 1970-1975, central European correspondent Bonn, Federal Republic Germany, 1975-1980, national security correspondent, 1980-1984, London correspondent, 1984-1985, foreign editor, 1985-1986, assistant managing editor, foreign news, 1986—2000, ombudsman, 2000—2005, Public Broadcasting Service, since 2005.
Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1956-1960.
Married Sandra H. Curhan, August 6, 1958. Children: Belinda, Warren.