Helen Thomas, one of the most respected and experienced political journalists in America, spoke in The Forum at McDaniel on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.  Thomas, the longtime dean of the White House press corps, spoke on the topic of:  "From JFK to George W: Holding Their Feet to the Fire -- Helen-style"

Thomas has been covering U.S. presidents since John F. Kennedy and recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington Press Association Foundation.

Her speech is sponsored by the President's Office as well as the departments of English, Political Science and Communication.