Katharine Graham was a pioneering American publisher who led her family's newspaper, The Washington Post, for more than two decades. She presided over the paper during its most famous period, overseeing the publication of the Pentagon Papers and the Watergate scandal coverage. Her determined leadership transformed The Washington Post into one of the most respected and influential newspapers in the world. In 1998, Graham won a Pulitzer Prize for her candid memoir, "Personal History," which detailed her remarkable journey in a male-dominated industry.