History of Andrea Mitchell in Timeline

Andrea Mitchell is a prominent American television journalist, anchor, and commentator for NBC News, operating from Washington, D.C. She is recognized for her extensive coverage of U.S. politics and foreign policy, providing in-depth analysis and reporting on major events and figures. As a seasoned journalist, Mitchell has interviewed numerous world leaders and influential policymakers, establishing herself as a respected voice in broadcast journalism.

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October 30, 1946: Andrea Mitchell Born

On October 30, 1946, Andrea Mitchell, an American television journalist, anchor, and commentator for NBC News, was born in Washington, D.C.

1967: Graduation from the University of Pennsylvania

In 1967, Andrea Mitchell graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature. While at Penn, she served as news director of student radio station WXPN.

1976: Moves to WTOP

In 1976, Andrea Mitchell moved to CBS affiliate WTOP (now WUSA) in Washington, D.C.

July 1978: Joins NBC News

Andrea Mitchell joined NBC News in late July 1978.

1979: Named NBC News Energy Correspondent

In 1979, Andrea Mitchell was named NBC News's energy correspondent and reported on the late-1970s energy crisis and the Three Mile Island nuclear accident.

1981: Covers the White House

From 1981 Andrea Mitchell covered the White House.

1988: Chief Congressional Correspondent

From 1988 to 1992, Andrea Mitchell served as chief Congressional correspondent for NBC News.

1992: Supermarket Scanner Moment

Andrea Mitchell alluded to George H. W. Bush's unfamiliarity with a supermarket scanner in an incident during his 1992 campaign.

1992: Chief Congressional Correspondent

From 1988 to 1992, Andrea Mitchell served as chief Congressional correspondent for NBC News.

1993: Chief White House Correspondent

Andrea Mitchell served as chief White House correspondent from 1993 to 1994.

November 1994: Named Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent

In November 1994, Andrea Mitchell became the chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News.

April 6, 1997: Marriage to Alan Greenspan

Andrea Mitchell married her second husband, then Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan, on April 6, 1997, after a lengthy relationship.

September 28, 2003: Mitchell Questioned in Plame Leak Case

On September 28, 2003, a report in The Washington Post stated that Andrea Mitchell had leaked Valerie Plame's identity, leading to her being questioned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

October 2003: Statement on Plame's Identity

In October 2003, Andrea Mitchell stated that it was widely known who among the foreign service community was the envoy to Niger, but she wasn't aware of Plame's actual role at the CIA until Bob Novak wrote about it.

July 2005: Ejected from Khartoum News Conference

During a news conference in Khartoum in July 2005, Andrea Mitchell was forcibly ejected from a room after asking Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir pointed questions about the violence in Darfur.

2005: Publication of Talking Back... to Presidents, Dictators, and Assorted Scoundrels

In 2005, Andrea Mitchell's book, Talking Back... to Presidents, Dictators, and Assorted Scoundrels, was published, chronicling her work as a journalist.

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June 5, 2008: Remarks About Southwest Virginia Voters

During an appearance on MSNBC on June 5, 2008, Andrea Mitchell referred to the voters of the southwest Virginia region as rednecks, which led to controversy.

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2008: Hosts Andrea Mitchell Reports

From 2008 to 2025, Andrea Mitchell hosted Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC.

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2008: Covering 2008 Presidential Election

In 2008, Andrea Mitchell was reporting on the 2008 presidential election campaign for NBC News broadcasts, including NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Today, and MSNBC.

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September 7, 2011: Breast Cancer Diagnosis

On September 7, 2011, Andrea Mitchell revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer during a doctor's visit a few weeks earlier, but it was caught early and treated.

2017: Endows the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy

In 2017, Andrea Mitchell and Alan Greenspan endowed the University of Pennsylvania with the "Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy".

February 2019: Controversy over Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Comment

In February 2019, Andrea Mitchell characterized the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising as being against "the Polish and Nazi regimes", leading to an apology and a lawsuit.

2019: Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award

In 2019, Andrea Mitchell earned a Lifetime Achievement Emmy for her journalistic work.

October 29, 2024: Leaving Full-Time Anchor Chair

On October 29, 2024, Andrea Mitchell announced in closing remarks on her show, Andrea Mitchell Reports, that she would be leaving the full time anchor chair in early 2025. She will remain in her role as chief foreign affairs correspondent.

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February 7, 2025: Steps Down from Andrea Mitchell Reports

On February 7, 2025, Andrea Mitchell stepped down from her position as host of Andrea Mitchell Reports, but remained NBC News's chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent.

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2025: Departure from Andrea Mitchell Reports

In early 2025, Andrea Mitchell stepped down from her full-time anchor chair, but remained NBC News's chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent.