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 | June 6, 1924 Oakhurst, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 26, 2017 (aged 93) Woodland, Texas, U.S. |
| 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
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