Judson C. Welliver | |
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| Born | August 13, 1870 |
| Died | April 14, 1943 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Newspaper journalist, presidential speechwriter |
| Known for | Widely regarded as the first presidential speechwriter |
Judson Churchill Welliver (August 13, 1870 – April 14, 1943)[note 1] was a "literary clerk" to President Warren G. Harding and is usually credited as being the first presidential speechwriter.[1][note 2]
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- ^ Donaldson-Evans, Catherine (May 12, 2005). "Different Writer, Same President". Fox News. Retrieved December 24, 2010.
- ^ Hertzberg, Hendrik (2004). "In Praise of Judson Welliver". Politics: Observations & Arguments, 1966–2004. New York City: Penguin Press. pp. 106–107. ISBN 978-1-101-20092-6.