Tony Snow
Tony Snow | |
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25th White House Press Secretary | |
In office May 10, 2006 – September 14, 2007 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Scott McClellan |
Succeeded by | Dana Perino |
White House Director of Speechwriting | |
In office February 19, 1991 – January 20, 1993 | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Chriss Winston |
Succeeded by | David Kusnet |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Anthony Snow June 1, 1955 Berea, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | July 12, 2008 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 53)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Jill Walker (m. 1987) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Davidson College (BA) University of Chicago |
Robert Anthony Snow (June 1, 1955 – July 12, 2008) was an American journalist, political commentator, anchor, columnist, musician, and the 25th White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush, from May 2006 until his resignation in September 2007. Snow also worked for the President George H. W. Bush as chief speechwriter and Deputy Assistant of Media Affairs, from 1991 to 1993. Between his two
Early life and education
Snow was born in
After graduating from
In Ohio, Snow originally registered to vote as a
Career
Journalism and broadcasting
Snow began his journalism career in 1979 as an editorial writer for
In 1991, Snow took a sabbatical from journalism to work in the White House for President George H. W. Bush, first as chief speechwriter (Deputy Assistant to the President for Communications and Director of Speechwriting) and later as Deputy Assistant to the President for Media Affairs (1992–1993).
From 1993 to 2000, The Detroit News published his commentaries, and from 1994 to 2000 he was a Counterpoint Columnist for
Snow appeared on radio and television programs worldwide including
From 1996 to 2003, Snow was the first host of
Snow was the primary guest host of
White House Press Secretary
In April 2006, Snow was named White House Press Secretary in the George W. Bush administration, replacing Scott McClellan. His appointment to the position was formally announced on April 26, 2006. His selection was initially criticized because of some of his past comments about Bush.[8] Bush acknowledged Snow's criticisms during the announcement of Snow's appointment, saying that Snow was "not afraid to express his own opinions".[9]
Snow began his new press secretary duties on May 8, 2006. He decided to leave the position of press secretary after new White House
Personal life
Snow was an avid musician. He played the
Illness and death
In February 2005, while still at Fox News, Snow was diagnosed with
On July 12, 2008, Snow died at
References
- ^ "Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow joins CNN". CNN. April 21, 2008. Retrieved July 12, 2008.
- ^ "A Gentleman and Conservative Warrior," IntellectualConservative, July 12, 2008. Archived July 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Tony Snow is Dead; Former Bush Press Secretary Was 53," New York Daily News, July 12, 2008.
- ^ "1973 PHS Yearbook, page 176". get.google.com. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ "Former White House spokesman Tony Snow dies". CNN.com. July 12, 2008. Retrieved May 25, 2010.
- ^ Hemingway, Mollie (July 12, 2008). "Tony Snow, Catholic, Dead at 53", (a review)". Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ [See Christianity Today external link, below. | http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/july/25.30.html accessdate=May 1, 2016]
- ^ "Tony Snow On President Bush: 'An Embarrassment,' 'Impotent,' 'Doesn't Seem To Mean What He Says'". Think Progress. April 25, 2006. Retrieved July 21, 2007.
- ^ Dodge, Catherine; Brendan Murray (April 26, 2006). "Bush Picks Fox News's Snow as White House Spokesman". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved July 21, 2007.
- ^ a b "Former White House Spokesman Tony Snow Dies". CNN. June 12, 2008. Retrieved July 12, 2008.
- ^ Baker, Peter (September 13, 2007). "Snow Relishes Final Joust With Reporters". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Tony Snow's White House Serenade". www.cbsnews.com. June 20, 2007.
- ^ "Dana Perino: Remembering Tony Snow". NPR.org.
- ^ "Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow to speak at local fund raiser, Aug. 5". Midland Reporter-Telegram. June 25, 2008.
- ^ "Fox News". Fox News.
- ^ "Welcome to the Beats Workin' Website!".
- ^ "Tony Snow Diagnosed With Colon Cancer". Matra Healthcare. February 15, 2005. Archived from the original on September 26, 2007. Retrieved July 21, 2007.
- ^ "Why Bush Chose Tony Snow as His New Spokesman". Time Magazine. April 25, 2006. Archived from the original on June 27, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2008.
- ^ Brusk, Steve (March 23, 2007). "White House spokesman Snow faces surgery". CNN. Retrieved July 21, 2007.
- ^ "White House spokesman's cancer returns". CNN. March 27, 2007. Retrieved July 21, 2007.
- ^ Loven, Jennifer. "Tests show Snow's Cancer has returned". Associated Press (via ABC News). Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2007.
- ^ Holland, Steve (March 27, 2007). "Bush's spokesman Snow has recurrence of cancer". Reuters. Retrieved July 21, 2007.
- ^ "Former White House press secretary Tony Snow in Spokane hospital". Archived from the original on April 27, 2008.
- ^ Former Bush press secretary Snow, sick, cancels Ohio speech, Associated Press (May 28, 2008).
- ^ "Tony Snow, Former White House Press Secretary and FOX News Anchor, Dies at 50". FOX News. July 12, 2008. Retrieved July 12, 2008.
External links
- President Announces Tony Snow as Press Secretary, White House news release
- Tony Snow 1995 lecture, the John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs at Ashland University
- Cancer's Unexpected Blessing by Tony Snow at Christianity Today
- Appearances on C-SPAN