Background
Gannon, James Patrick was born on July 6, 1939 in Minneapolis. Son of Lawrence Patrick and Nora Gannon.
Gannon, James Patrick was born on July 6, 1939 in Minneapolis. Son of Lawrence Patrick and Nora Gannon.
Bachelor of Arts, Marquette U., Milwaukee, 1961.
With, Wall St. Journal, 1961-1978; chief economics writer, Wall St. Journal, 1973-1976; political writer, Wall St. Journal, 1976-1978; executive editor, vice president, Des Moines Register and Tribune, 1978-1982; editor, Des Moines Register and Tribune, 1982-1989; Washington Bureau chief, columnist, The Detroit News, 1989-1994; national affairs columnist, Gannett News Svc., Washington, 1989-1995; freelance writer, civil war historian, Castleton, Virginia, since 1995.
Member National Press Club.
Married Joan Dorothy Ring, August 12, 196l. Children: Julia, Michael, Elizabeth, Virginia, Christopher, Marcella.