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==Pre-Fox News life==
==Pre-Fox News life==
Born on May 15, 1940<ref name="DulisMay2017"/> in Warren, Ohio, Ailes graduated from Ohio University in 1962 with a major in radio and television.<ref name="FoxAilesDead77"/> While working for media personality Mike Douglas, Ailes met [[Richard Nixon]] in 1967 and served as his television executive producer for his successful 1968 presidential campaign.<ref name="FoxAilesDead77"/><ref name="DulisMay2017"/> Ailes later worked with [[Ronald Reagan]]'s 1984 presidential campaign and [[George H. W. Bush]]'s 1988 campaign,<ref name="DulisMay2017"/> the latter of which he played an inportant role in.<ref name="FoxAilesDead77"/>
Born on May 15, 1940<ref name="DulisMay2017"/> in Warren, Ohio, Ailes graduated from Ohio University in 1962 with a major in radio and television.<ref name="FoxAilesDead77"/> While working for media personality Mike Douglas, Ailes met [[Richard Nixon]] in 1967 and served as his television executive producer for his successful 1968 presidential campaign.<ref name="FoxAilesDead77"/><ref name="DulisMay2017"/> Ailes later worked with [[Ronald Reagan]]'s 1984 presidential campaign and [[George H. W. Bush]]'s 1988 campaign,<ref name="DulisMay2017"/> the latter of which he played an important role in.<ref name="FoxAilesDead77"/> Upon Ailes's death, Bush stated on Twitter "Not sure I would have been President w/o his great talent, loyal help."<ref name="Chasmar">Chasmar, Jessica (May 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/18/george-hw-bush-not-sure-i-would-have-been-presiden/ George H.W. Bush: ‘Not sure I would have been president without’ Roger Ailes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>
Ending his political consulting work in 1992, Ailes joined [[CNBC]], becoming its vice president in 1993.<ref name="DulisMay2017"/> During his tenure as president, he created what eventually became [[MSNBC]].<ref name="DulisMay2017"/>
Ending his political consulting work in 1992, Ailes joined [[CNBC]], becoming its vice president in 1993.<ref name="DulisMay2017"/> During his tenure as president, he created what eventually became [[MSNBC]].<ref name="DulisMay2017"/>
As the founder of Fox News, Ailes played a major role in forming and shaping Fox News Channel into the most popular and influential American media outlet and an even larger role in shaping American media.<ref name="FoxAilesDead77">[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/05/18/roger-ailes-former-president-fox-news-dead-at-77.html Roger Ailes, founder of Fox News, dead at 77]. ''Fox News''. May 18, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="DulisMay2017">Dulis, Ezra (May 18, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/05/18/roger-ailes-died/ Roger Ailes Has Died]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> His death generated much media coverage, and even some liberals spoke kind words about him and noted his impact.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/05/18/roger-ailes-dead-media-personalities-react.html Roger Ailes dead: Media personalities react]. ''Fox News''. May 18, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>
As the founder of Fox News, Ailes played a major role in forming and shaping Fox News Channel into the most popular and influential American media outlet and an even larger role in shaping American media.<ref name="FoxAilesDead77">[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/05/18/roger-ailes-former-president-fox-news-dead-at-77.html Roger Ailes, founder of Fox News, dead at 77]. ''Fox News''. May 18, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="DulisMay2017">Dulis, Ezra (May 18, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/05/18/roger-ailes-died/ Roger Ailes Has Died]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> His death generated much media coverage, and even some liberals spoke kind words about him and noted his impact.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/05/18/roger-ailes-dead-media-personalities-react.html Roger Ailes dead: Media personalities react]. ''Fox News''. May 18, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>
George Bush the Elder stated upon Ailes's death that he might not have been elected U.S. President without Ailes.<ref name="Chasmar"/>
==Personal life==
==Personal life==