Background
Cassidy, James Joseph was born on December 31, 1916 in Norwood, Ohio, United States. Son of Martin D. and Helen (Johnston) Cassidy.
Cassidy, James Joseph was born on December 31, 1916 in Norwood, Ohio, United States. Son of Martin D. and Helen (Johnston) Cassidy.
Student, University Cincinnati, 1934-1938.
Director special events, international broadcasts, Crosley Broadcasting Corporation, 1939-1944; war correspondent, Crosley Broadcasting Corporation, 1944-1945; director public relations, Crosley Broadcasting Corporation, 1946-1950; war correspondent, NBC, 1944-1945; account executive, Hill & Knowlton, Inc., New York City, 1950-1953; vice president, Hill & Knowlton, Inc., 1953-1961; senior vice president, Hill & Knowlton, Inc., 1961-1966; executive vice president, Hill & Knowlton, Inc., 1966-1971; president, chief operating officer, Hill & Knowlton, Inc., 1971-1974; vice chairman, Hill & Knowlton, Inc., 1974-1975; vice chairman, Burson-Marsteller, Washington, 1975-1981.
Trustee Cabrini Health Care Center and Columbus Hospital, New York City. Member Public Relations Society of America (past president New York chapter), Aviation Writers Association, Ohio Society, International Association Business Communicators, Profit Sharing Council American (past chairman board) Clubs: George Town, 1925 F St, National Press, Sky, Overseas Press. International (Washington).
Married Rita Hackett, October 18, 1941. Children: Claudia, James.