Background
Harwood, Richard Lee was born on March 29, 1925 in Chilton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Luther Milton and Ruby (Heath) Harwood.
Harwood, Richard Lee was born on March 29, 1925 in Chilton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Luther Milton and Ruby (Heath) Harwood.
Bachelor of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1950.
Reporter, Nashville Tennessean, 1947-1952; Reporter, Louisville Courier-Journal and Times, 1952-1961; Washington correspondent, Louisville Courier-Journal and Times, 1961-1965; national correspondent, Washington Post, 1966-1968; national editor, Washington Post, 1968-1970; assistant managing editor, Washington Post, 1970-1974; deputy managing editor, Washington Post, 1976-1988; ombudsman, Washington Post, 1988-1992; editorial columnist, Washington Post, since 1992; vice president, Trenton Times Newspapers, 1974-1976. Lecturer U. Maryland., since 1988, Washington College, since 1992. Executive editor Literary House Press.
Board directors Marine Corps History Association, 1987-1991. Board governors Washington College, since 1994. Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1942-1946, PTO. Member Society Nieman Fellows (director Southern chapter 1959-1961), A.C.L.U. (director Kentucky 1959-1961), American Political Science Association (citation 1960).
Clubs: National Press, Federal City, Cosmos (Washington).
Married Beatrice Bottrell Mosby, December 18, 1950. Children: Helen, John, Richard, David.