Investigative Journalists


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Investigative Journalists

Investigative Journalists

James Barret Scotty Reston was one of the most important political journalists from the 1950's to the 1980's. He won many of the most important awards and was given honors for writing that was widely read, especially by leading politicians and diplomats.

Scotty Reston Early Life

James Barrett Scotty Reston was born in Clydebank, Scotland on November 3, 1909, the second child of James and Johana Reston. The family immigrated to the United States in 1920, living in Dayton, Ohio. His parents were strict Presbyterians and Reston at one time seriously thought about becoming a preacher. Later he considered becoming a professional golfer.

Reston graduated from the University of Illinois in 1932 and became a sports writer for the Springfield (Ohio) Daily News. Other jobs he held included working for Ohio State University's publicity office and then as press secretary for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. He married Sarah Jane Fulton in 1935 and they had three sons.