Background
Barnett, David Leon was born on January 21, 1922 in Savannah, Georgia, United States.
Barnett, David Leon was born on January 21, 1922 in Savannah, Georgia, United States.
Bachelor of Science with honors in Govt, Harvard University, 1943; Master of Science, Columbia University, 1947.
Member of staff, Richmond (Virginia) News Leader, 1947-1954; chief statehouse bureau and political correspondent, Richmond (Virginia) News Leader, 1950-1951; assistant city editor, Richmond (Virginia) News Leader, 1951-1954; regional correspondent, Business Week magazine, 1951-1954; Washington correspondent, North America Newspaper Alliance, 1954-1955; chief Washington bureau, columnist, North America Newspaper Alliance, 1955-1965; Washington news editor, Hearst Newspapers, 1966-1976; assistant managing editor, United States News & World Report, Washington, 1976-1987; editorial consultant, United States News & World Report, Washington, 1987-1995.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member White House Corresponding Association Clubs: Gridiron (Washington), Harvard (Washington), National Press (Washington), Federal City (Washington).
Married Jeanne Kahn, December 29, 1946. Children: Randel, Megan, Jane.