Background
Goldsmith, John Alan was born on October 13, 1920 in Cincinnati. Son of Alan G. and Mary (Boyd) Goldsmith.
Goldsmith, John Alan was born on October 13, 1920 in Cincinnati. Son of Alan G. and Mary (Boyd) Goldsmith.
Graduate, Choate School, 1938; Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Kenyon College, 1942.
Member staff, Troy (New York) Record, 1946-1947; reporter, United Press International, 1947-1968; professional staff member, United States Senate Armed Services Committee, 1971-1977; special assistant to assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, Department Defense, 1977-1981; staff director public affairs, Defense Logistics Agency, 1981-1986.
Member Fairfax County (Virginia) School Board, 1964-1972, vice chairman, 1966-1969, 71-72, chairman, 1969-1970. Board of directors Mellett Fund Free and Responsible Press, 1966-1972, vice president, 1967. Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Member Wire Service Guild (charter member, president 1960).
Married Rosemarie Mullany, September 11, 1948. Children: Alan, Gregory.