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- Birth nameRonald Harold Nessen
- Ron Nessen was born on May 25, 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was a writer, known for The Presidents (2003), Saturday Night Live (1975) and Bicentennial Minutes (1974). He was married to Johanna Neuman, Young Hi Song and Sandra Lee Frey. He died on March 12, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
- SpousesJohanna Neuman(February 14, 1988 - 2003) (divorced)Young Hi Song(January 3, 1967 - 1981) (divorced, 1 child)Sandra Lee Frey(December 16, 1954 - 1965) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenStephen Robert NessenEdward Song NessenCaren Jayne Nessen
- ParentsIda Edith KaufmanFrederick Edward Nessen
- RelativesSheila Ida Nessen (Wyron)(Sibling)
- He served 5 tours as an NBC war correspondent in Vietnam, and later was NBC News' White House correspondent during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.
- Press secretary to President Gerald Ford from 1974-1977
- Chief Washington correspondent, NewsMax.com.
- He has served as a mentor for a high school journalism class and recorded audio books for the blind, among other volunteer activities.
- After graduating from American University in the 1950s, Ron began his career at a radio station in Martinsburg, West Virginia, covering local events and anchoring newscasts.
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