Clifton Daniel
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For the bishop, see Clifton Daniel (bishop).
Elbert Clifton Daniel Jr. (September 19, 1912 - February 21, 2000) was managing editor of the New York Times from 1964 to 1969. Before assuming the top editorial job at the paper, he served as the paper's London and Moscow bureau chief.
Clifton Daniel was married to former United States President Harry S Truman's daughter, Margaret. They married on April 21, 1956 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence, Missouri. The couple reared four sons and resided in Washington D.C., and New York City during their marriage.
[edit] Death
Having had heart disease, Clifton Daniel suffered a stroke and succumbed on February 20, 2000 at his Park Avenue apartment in Manhattan; he was 87 years old.
[edit] External links
- Oral History Interview with E. Clifton Daniel - The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
- Obituary of Clifton Daniel - The New York Times
- Clifton Daniel at Find a Grave
- A film clip "The Open Mind - About the Presidency (1984)" is available for free download at the Internet Archive [more]
