W. Marvin Watson
William Marvin Watson (June 6, 1924 – November 26, 2017) was an American politician. He was an advisor to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. He served as Postmaster General from April 26, 1968 to January 20, 1969.[1]
Marvin Watson | |
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United States Postmaster General | |
In office April 26, 1968 – January 20, 1969 | |
President | Lyndon Johnson |
Preceded by | Larry O'Brien |
Succeeded by | Winton Blount |
White House Appointments Secretary | |
In office November 22, 1963 – April 26, 1968 | |
President | Lyndon Johnson |
Preceded by | Kenneth O'Donnell |
Succeeded by | James Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | Oakhurst, Texas, U.S. | June 6, 1924
Died | November 26, 2017 Woodland, Texas, U.S. | (aged 93)
Political party | Democratic Party |
Alma mater | Baylor University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Watson died in Woodland, Texas on November 26, 2017 at the age of 93.[2]
References
- ↑ "Miller Center". Archived from the original on 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2014-08-08.
- ↑ W. Marvin Watson Jr., a top White House aide to Lyndon B. Johnson, dies at 93