Background
Rankin, Robert Arthur was born on May 31, 1949 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Arthur Norton and Martha Louise (Rountree) Rankin.
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Robert Arthur Rankin, American Journalist. Co-recipient Pulitzer prize for editorial writing 1983, Olive Branch award New York University Center for War, Peace and The News Media, 1990; recipient 1st prize Virginia Press Association, 1974; best editorial award Philadelphia chapter Sigma Delta Chi, 1987; Walter Bagehot fellow Columbia University, 1978-1979.
Education
Bachelor in Political Science, Randolph Macon College, 1971; Master of Arts in Government, University of Virginia, 1974.
Career
Reporter, Richmond News Leader, Virginia, 1972-1975; reporter, Congressional Quarterly, Washington, 1975-1978; editorial writer, Miami Herald, Florida, 1980-1985; editorial writer, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1985-1987; national correspondent Washington bureau, Knight Ridder Newspapers, since 1987.
Achievements
Membership
Vice president Civic Association Hollin Hills, Alexandria, Virginia, 1991-1992. Member White House Corres. Association (Board of Governors, 1996-1998), National Press Club.
Connections
Married Janis Johnson, May 11, 1979. 1 child, Benjamin John.
