Clifton Daniel
American newspaperman (1912–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elbert Clifton Daniel, Jr. (September 19, 1912 – February 21, 2000) was an American newspaperman who was the managing editor of The New York Times from 1964 to 1969.[1] Before assuming the top editorial job at the paper, he served as the paper's London and Moscow bureau chief.
For the bishop, see Clifton Daniel (bishop). For his son, the writer, see Clifton Truman Daniel.
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Born | Elbert Clifton Daniel Jr. (1912-09-19)September 19, 1912 Zebulon, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | February 21, 2000(2000-02-21) (aged 87) New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Newspaperman |
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Children | 4, including Clifton Truman Daniel |
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Daniel was married to former United States President Harry S. Truman's daughter, Margaret on April 21, 1956, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence, Missouri. The couple resided in Washington, D.C., and New York City.