Joseph Kraft
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Joseph Kraft 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.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
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After working at the Washington Post and the New York Times in the 1950s, he became a speechwriter
Speechwriter
A speechwriter is a person who is hired to prepare and write speeches that will be delivered by another person. Speechwriters are used by many senior-level elected officials and executives in the government and private sectors.-Skills and training:...
for 1960 Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
. His work landed him on the master list of Nixon political opponents
Master list of Nixon political opponents
A master list of Nixon political opponents was compiled to supplement the original Nixon's Enemies List of 20 key people considered opponents of President Richard Nixon. The master list was compiled by Charles Colson's office and sent in memorandum form to John Dean. Dean later provided this...
. He served as one of three panelists for the third and final debate, held at Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall is a multi-use building at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. It contains the largest auditorium on the campus, containing two floors of seating...
at the College of William & Mary, in the 1976 Presidential Election.
Kraft was a graduate of Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
. His syndicated column ran in over 200 papers.