Joseph Kraft

Joseph Kraft (4 September 1924—10 January 1986) was an American journalist.

After working at the Washington Post and the New York Times in the 1950s, he became a speechwriter for 1960 Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy. His work landed him on the master list of Nixon political opponents. He served as one of three panelists for the third and final debate, held at Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall at the College of William & Mary, in the 1976 Presidential Election.

Kraft was a graduate of Columbia University. His syndicated column ran in over 200 papers.

References

• McFadden, Robert D. (January 11, 1986). Joseph Kraft, Capital Columnist Whose Work Ran in 200 Papers. New York Times
• Rosenblatt, Roger (Jan. 27, 1986). The Death of a Columnist. Time magazine
• Staff report (February 3, 1986). Joseph Kraft, 1924-1986. (obituary). The New Republic