Helen Thomas Recollections, 9/11/2002. Tape 1 of 1.

THOMAS, HELEN. Helen Thomas. Journalist; White House Press reporter, 1961present; first woman to be White House Bureau Chief for a news wire service.

Topics, in order of discussion: LBJ, a man of compassion who knew how to get things done; Most colorful President we ever covered; No reporter ever had as much access to a President; "Lady Bird was probably the greatest First Lady I ever covered."

See also: Helen Thomas oral history transcripts, available http://www.lbjlibrary.net/collections....