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newspaperman

George Backer, American newspaperman. Decorated Chevalier of Legion of Honor (France).

Background

Backer, George was born on January 18, 1903 in New York, New York, United States. Son of Sarah (Baverman) and George Backer, Senior.

Education

Student Barnard School for Boys and University of Pennsylvania.

Career

;-Ann; married second, Eve Weil (deceased 1971). President and editor of the New York Post, 1939-1942. Trustee University of Exile and Chatham Square Music School.

Achievements

  • George Backer has been listed as a noteworthy newspaperman by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Dorothy Schiff, October 21, 1932 (divorced 1943). Married second, Eve Weil (deceased.

Father:
Sarah Backer

Spouse:
Eve Weil

Spouse:
Dorothy Schiff