Marlin Fitzwater
Max Marlin Fitzwater (born November 24, 1942) is an American writer-journalist who served as White House Press Secretary for six years under U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush, making him one of the longest-serving press secretaries in history. He is the only U.S. Press Secretary to be appointed by two different U.S. Presidents (Stephen Early and Pierre Salinger served as transition press secretaries for a few weeks and a few months, respectively).
Marlin Fitzwater | |
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Fitzwater in 1987 | |
| 18th White House Press Secretary | |
| In office February 1, 1987 – January 20, 1993 Acting: February 1, 1987 – January 20, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Larry Speakes (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Dee Dee Myers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Max Marlin Fitzwater November 24, 1942 Salina, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Kansas State University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Unit | Air National Guard |
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