Background
Hess, David Willard was born on September 19, 1933 in Moundsville, West Virginia, United States. Son of Willard Cary and Flora Ruth (Marling) Hess.
Hess, David Willard was born on September 19, 1933 in Moundsville, West Virginia, United States. Son of Willard Cary and Flora Ruth (Marling) Hess.
Bachelor, Ohio State University, 1958. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1964.
Washington correspondent, Beacon Journal, Akron, Ohio., 1971-1980; assistant news editor, Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Washington, 1980-1981; congressional correspondent, Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Washington, 1981-1983, 88-; national political correspondent, Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Washington, 1983-1984; White House correspondent, Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Washington, 1984-1988. Chairman of the Board National Press Building corporation, 1985-1987, corporation Executive Committee, 1987-1988,also board directors.
Board directors Washington Press Foundation, 1985-1992, treasurer, 1989-1991, vice president, 1991-1992. Member standing committee Corrs. for House and Sen. Press Galleries, 1992-1994.
Member Society Professional Journalists (Washington chapter Hall of Fame 1997). Clubs: National Press (president 1985).
Married Dorthea Lee West, September 29, 1956. Children– Daniel Robert, Laura Cary (deceased).