Leo Janos

Leo Janos (1933–2008) was an American speechwriter and ghostwriter who was known for writing speeches for the President Lyndon Johnson.^[1] He authored and co-authored notable books including Skunk Works,^[2] Yeager: An Autobiography,^[3] and Crime of Passion.^[4]

In January 2008, he died at the age of 74 due to cancer.^[1]

Career

In 1965, he became an editor of Ameryka magazine.^[1]

In 1966, he was selected by President Johnson as his speechwriter, a post he worked on until 1968.^[1]

His book, Skunk Works, has been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews.^[2]