Jody Powell
White House press secretary to President Jimmy Carter
About Jody Powell
Lived 1943 – 2009 (aged 65). Jody Powell was an American spokesperson.
Joseph Lester "Jody" Powell, Jr. (September 30, 1943 – September 14, 2009) was an American political advisor who served as a White House press secretary during the presidency of Jimmy Carter. Powell grew up on a farm in Vienna, 35 miles east of Carter's home town of Plains. After finishing his Bachelor of Arts at Georgia State University in 1966, Powell enrolled in the doctoral program in political science at Emory University. He earned a Master of Arts in the discipline before leaving the program. Powell eventually became Carter's close friend and functionally served as his press secretary.
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Who was Jody Powell?
White House press secretary to President Jimmy Carter (1943–2009)
When was Jody Powell born?
Jody Powell was born on 30 September 1943 in Cordele.
When did Jody Powell die?
Jody Powell died on 14 September 2009 in Cambridge.
What was Jody Powell's occupation?
Jody Powell was a spokesperson.
What nationality was Jody Powell?
Jody Powell was American.
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