George E. Akerson
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George Edward Akerson (September 5, 1889 – December 21, 1937) was an American journalist and the first official White House Press Secretary.
Quick Facts 1st White House Press Secretary, President ...
George E. Akerson | |
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1st White House Press Secretary | |
In office March 4, 1929 – March 16, 1931 | |
President | Herbert Hoover |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Theodore Joslin |
White House Appointments Secretary | |
In office March 4, 1929 – March 16, 1931 | |
President | Herbert Hoover |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Theodore Joslin |
Personal details | |
Born | George Edward Akerson (1889-09-05)September 5, 1889 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | December 21, 1937(1937-12-21) (aged 48) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Minnesota Allegheny College Harvard University (BA) |
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