Cokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Cokie Roberts was born Mary Christina "Cokie" Roberts on November 27, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia. She is often referred to by her nickname Cokie.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: November 27, 1949
Died: September 15, 2019
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Cokie Roberts was an American journalist, author, and television commentator. She held dual citizenship in the United States and Ireland.
Early Life and Background
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Roberts grew up in a family with strong journalistic roots. Her father, Hale Boggs, was a Democratic congressman from Louisiana who served as House Majority Leader until his disappearance on October 16, 1972, while returning from a trip to Alaska. Although his body was never found, it is believed that the plane he was on crashed into a mountain.
Roberts' mother, Liz Williams Boggs, was a journalist in her own right and worked for several newspapers, including The Washington Post. This exposure to politics and journalism at a young age likely influenced Roberts' future career choices.
Major Accomplishments
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Throughout her career, Cokie Roberts made numerous significant contributions to the world of journalism:
Pioneering Female Voice: She was one of the first women to break into the traditionally male-dominated field of political journalism.
Award-Winning Journalist: Roberts won multiple awards for her work, including two Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.
Author: She wrote several books on politics and history, including "We Are Our Mother's Daughters" (1988), "Sisters: The Lives of America's Suffragists" (2014), and "Capital Dames: The Civil War and the Women Who Fought Back" (2015).Notable Works or Actions
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Roberts' most notable work was as a journalist for ABC News, where she co-hosted the network's morning news program, _Good Morning America_, from 1996 to 2002. She also hosted her own radio show on NPR and wrote articles for publications such as _The Washington Post_.
Impact and Legacy
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Cokie Roberts' impact on journalism cannot be overstated:
Breaking Down Barriers: As a woman in a male-dominated field, she paved the way for future generations of female journalists.
Informing the Public: Through her work on television, radio, and print, Roberts provided insightful analysis and reporting on politics and history to millions of Americans.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Cokie Roberts is widely quoted and remembered due to her:
Expertise and Insight: As a seasoned journalist with extensive knowledge of politics and history, she offered valuable commentary and analysis.
* Authentic Voice: Roberts' engaging personality and conversational style made her a beloved figure in American journalism.
Quotes by Cokie Roberts
I mean it’s – it is hard to find a voice on talk radio that is not a conservative voice.
Martha Washington. I think she’s done herself a disservice in history with a little cap, you know? She looks like a namby-pamby little grandmotherly type, but she turned out to be a very strong woman.
Cornwallis voiced his lament that even if he destroyed all the men in America, he’d still have the women to contend with.
I’ve known Al Gore since he was born. He has been the best little boy, he was a boring child, and he has never done anything wrong.
Women’s roles are diminished for obvious reasons. It’s the men whose names are on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and who were generals and soldiers.
You have to pay attention to who you are. You need to know your family history as well as you can. It is important for young women to have preventive care. If you catch any women’s cancers early it’s the difference between life and death. Do you really want to leave your kids without a mother?
There's a view in this country that everybody's going through what they're going through for the first time,
They thought we were a bunch of self-satisfying, materialistic, selfish people who would crumble. We knew that's not who we were.