William Allen White
American newspaper editor and Progressive leader (1868–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the award, see William Allen White Children's Book Award.
Not to be confused with the psychiatrist William Alanson White.
William Allen White (February 10, 1868 – January 29, 1944) was an American newspaper editor, politician, author, and leader of the Progressive movement. Between 1896 and his death, White became a spokesman for middle America.
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Born | (1868-02-10)February 10, 1868 Emporia, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | January 29, 1944(1944-01-29) (aged 75) Emporia, Kansas, U.S. |
Education | College of Emporia University of Kansas |
Occupation(s) | Newspaper editor, author |
Spouse | Sallie Lindsay |
Children | 2; including William |
Parent(s) | Allen, Mary Ann |
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At a 1937 banquet held in his honor by the Kansas Editorial Association, he was called "the most loved and most distinguished member" of the Kansas press.[1]: 39