George Christian (journalist)
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George Eastland Christian Jr. (January 1, 1927 – November 27, 2002)[1] was an American journalist and White House staffer, who served as the twelfth White House Press Secretary from 1966 to 1969.
George Christian | |
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 Christian (far left) in the Situation Room with Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert Ginsburg and Waly Rostow, 1968 | |
| 12th White House Press Secretary | |
| In office February 1, 1967 – January 20, 1969 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Bill Moyers |
| Succeeded by | Ron Ziegler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Eastland Christian Jr. January 1, 1927 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 2002 (aged 75) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Brown (divorced) Jo Anne Martin |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA) |