George Christian (journalist)
| George Christian | |
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| 12th White House Press Secretary | |
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In office February 1, 1967 – January 20, 1969 |
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| President | Lyndon 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) | Jo Anne Martin |
| Children | 1 son |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA) |
George Eastland Christian, Jr. (January 1, 1927 – November 27, 2002), was a U.S. journalist and White House press secretary from 1966 to 1969.
Christian was born in Austin, Texas. After graduating from Austin High School in 1944, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and saw duty in the Pacific theater and in Japan during the occupation.
Upon his discharge from the military, Christian returned to Austin and studied journalism at the University of Texas at Austin under the G.I. Bill of Rights. He subsequently spent seven years covering Texas state government for the International News Service.
He left journalism for politics, serving as press secretary first for Governors Price Daniel and then for John B. Connally, Jr..
Subsequently he moved to Washington, D.C., to join the staff of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. Replacing Bill Moyers, Christian held the post of White House press secretary during the turbulent period from 1966 to 1969.
At the close of President Johnson's term of office, Christian returned to Austin.
He established in Austin a public relations, consulting, and lobbying firm, the Texas Civil Justice League, which he continued to operate until his death.
In 1978 his son John, then thirteen years of age, shot his English teacher, Wilbur Grayson, to death in front of his classmates with his father's .22. For this offense of murder, John spent almost 2 years in Timberland Hospital in Dallas. He graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas, and then attended college and law school at the University of Texas. He is currently an attorney in Austin, Texas.
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