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Joseph Short | |
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 Short with President Truman in Key West | |
| 6th White House Press Secretary | |
| In office December 18, 1950 – September 18, 1952 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Stephen Early (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Roger Tubby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Hudson Short Jr. February 11, 1904 Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 1952 (aged 48) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Beth Campbell Short (1937–1952) |
| Education | Virginia Military Institute (BA) |
Joseph Hudson Short Jr. (February 11, 1904 – September 18, 1952) was an American journalist and government official. He was the sixth White House Press Secretary from 1950 to 1952 and served under President Harry S. Truman. Previously, he had worked as Washington correspondent for various media.