Helen Thomas Birthday: Journalist Turns 90 (PHOTOS)

Helen Thomas Turns 90

Barack Obama isn't the only August 4th baby in Washington.

Former White House Correspondent Helen Thomas, who resigned over controversial comments she made about Israel in June, turns 90 Wednesday (the same day the President turns 49).

In 2009, Obama surprised Thomas in the briefing room with cupcakes and candles to mark their shared birthdays.

Below, review Thomas's career in photos:

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