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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
<p>Cokie Roberts, born <a href="/biography/cokie-roberts">Mary Martha Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs</a> on December 27, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a prominent American journalist and author. She came from a politically influential family. Her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hale_Boggs">father</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hale_Boggs">Hale Boggs</a>, served as a Democratic Congressman from Louisiana and was the House Majority Leader. He was also a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hale_Boggs">member</a> of the Warren Commission, officially known as the President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy. Her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_Boggs">mother</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_Boggs">Lindy Boggs</a>, was appointed to her late husband's congressional seat and went on to become a long-serving U.S. Representative and later U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican.</p>

<h2>Education and Academic Achievements</h2>
<p>Roberts began her education at the all-girls Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans and later graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Washington, D.C. She continued her studies at Wellesley College, earning a bachelor's degree in political science. Her academic background laid the foundation for a career that would blend journalism and politics seamlessly.</p>

<h2>Career in Journalism</h2>
<p>Cokie Roberts established herself as a respected journalist, beginning her professional career in the 1970s. She joined National Public Radio (NPR) in 1978 and served as a congressional correspondent for more than a decade. In 1992, she became a senior news analyst and commentator for NPR, a role she held for many years. Roberts was also a political <a href="/biography/cokie-roberts">commentator</a> for ABC News, where she appeared on programs such as <i>This Week</i> and <i>World News Tonight</i>.</p>

<p>Throughout her career, Roberts earned several prestigious journalism awards, including the Edward R. Murrow Award and the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. Her insightful analysis and reporting made her one of the most trusted voices in American political journalism.</p>

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<h2>Published Works and Literary Contributions</h2>
<p>In addition to her broadcasting achievements, Roberts was a best-selling <a href="/biography/cokie-roberts">author</a>. Her books often focused on the overlooked roles of women in history and politics. Notable works include <i>Capital Dames: The Civil War and the Women of Washington, 1848–1868</i> and <i>Ladies of Liberty</i>, both of which highlight women's contributions during turbulent periods in American history. She also co-authored <i>Conversations with Uncommon Women</i>, a book celebrating women who have overcome life's challenges to achieve success.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Legacy</h2>
<p>Roberts met her husband, journalist and professor Stephen V. Roberts, in 1962, when she was eighteen. The two married in 1966 and settled in Bethesda, Maryland. Together, they had two children and six grandchildren. Their partnership extended to professional collaborations, including co-authoring columns and commentary pieces.</p>

<p>Cokie Roberts passed away on September 17, 2019, at the age of 75 due to complications from breast cancer. Her legacy endures through her contributions to journalism, her advocacy for women's roles in history, and the impact she left on American political commentary.</p>

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