Jody Powell | |
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| 16th White House Press Secretary | |
| In office January 20, 1977 – January 20, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Ron Nessen |
| Succeeded by | James Brady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Lester Powell Jr. September 30, 1943 Cordele, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 2009 (aged 65) Cambridge, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nan Jared |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Georgia State University (BA) Emory University (MA) |
Joseph Lester "Jody" Powell, Jr. (September 30, 1943 – September 14, 2009) was an American political advisor who served as a White House press secretary during the presidency of Jimmy Carter.[1] Powell later co-founded a public relations firm.