George Christian

George Eastland Christian (January 1, 1927 - November 27, 2002) was a U.S. journalist and White House press secretary from 1966 to 1969. Christian was born in Austin, Texas. After graduating from Austin High School in 1944, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and saw duty in the Pacific theater and in Japan during the occupation. Upon his discharge from the military, Christian returned to Austin and studied journalism at the The Univers... more

George Eastland Christian (January 1, 1927 - November 27, 2002) was a U.S. journalist and White House press secretary from 1966 to 1969. Christian was born in Austin, Texas. After graduating from Austin High School in 1944, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and saw duty in the Pacific theater and in Japan during the occupation. Upon his discharge from the military, Christian returned to Austin and studied journalism at the The University of Texas at Austin under the G.I. Bill. He subsequently spent seven years covering Texas state government for the International News Service. He left journalism for politics, serving as press secretary first for Texas Governor Price Daniel and then for John Connally, before moving to Washington, D.C. to join the staff of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Replacing Bill Moyers, Christian held the post of White House press secretary during the turbulent period from 1966 to 1969. At the close of President Johnson's term of office, Christian... less