Background
MacDonald, John A. was born on August 12, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank J. and Ruth K. Macdonald.
MacDonald, John A. was born on August 12, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Frank J. and Ruth K. Macdonald.
Bachelor, Ohio State University, 1965; Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1967; certified in Asian studies, U. Hawaii, 1979.
Reporter, editor, Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal, 1969-1973; reporter, editor, Courier-Journal, Louisville, 1973-1984; national editor, Hartford (Connecticut) Courant, 1984-1986; senior Washington correspondent, Hartford (Connecticut) Courant, since 1986.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1965-1971, Vietnam.
Married Georgia Paul, June 18, 1966. 1 child, Daniel.