Joseph Short
| Joseph Hudson Short, Jr | |
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Short with President Truman in Key West
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| 6th White House Press Secretary | |
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In office December 5, 1950 – September 18, 1952 |
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| President | Harry Truman |
| Preceded by | Stephen Early (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Roger Tubby |
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| 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(s) | Beth Campbell (1937–1952) |
| Education | Virginia Military Institute (BA) |
Joseph Hudson Short, Jr. was 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.
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