Frances Lewine , who died at age 86 , battled for women 's rights in journalism . In 1965 , she became AP 's first full-time female White House correspondent . For nearly three decades , she was a CNN assignment editor and field producer . `` Reporters should understand that they have an obligation to search for the truth and to stand in the front line in holding governments and officials accountable for their actions . '' She also wrote several books about her experiences as an American woman during World War II.
Frances Lewine , who died at age 86 , battled for women 's rights in journalism . In 1965 , she became AP 's first full-time female White House correspondent . For nearly three decades , she was a CNN assignment editor and field producer . She also wrote several books about her experiences as an American woman during World War II.