About Leo Janos
Lived 1933 – 2008 (aged 74–75). Leo Janos was a writer, ghostwriter and journalist.
Leo Janos (1933–2008) was an American speechwriter and ghostwriter who was known for writing speeches for the President Lyndon Johnson. He authored and co-authored notable books including Skunk Works, Yeager: An Autobiography, and Crime of Passion.
In January 2008, he died at the age of 74 due to cancer.
Career In 1965, he became an editor of Ameryka magazine.
In 1966, he was selected by President Johnson as his speechwriter, a post he worked on until 1968.
His book, Skunk Works, has been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews.
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Who was Leo Janos?
born:1933-02-03|died:2008|; Janos, Leo, 1933-2008
When was Leo Janos born?
Leo Janos was born on 3 February 1933.
When did Leo Janos die?
Leo Janos died in 2008.
What was Leo Janos's occupation?
Leo Janos was a writer, ghostwriter and journalist.
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