Background
Hamilton, John Alfred was born on August 24, 1929 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Charles Henry and Viola Belle (Morrisette) Hamilton.
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Hamilton, John Alfred was born on August 24, 1929 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Charles Henry and Viola Belle (Morrisette) Hamilton.
Bachelor, University Richmond, 1951. Postgraduate in law, New York University, 1953. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1956.
Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1962.
Editor, Northern Virginia Daily, Strasburg, 1956-1958; associate editor, Richmond News Leader, 1958-1963; associate editor, Detroit Free Press, 1963-1968; member editorial board, The New York Times, New York City, 1968-1974; anchor, Station W National Educational Television-television, New York City, 1974-1975; host, producer, commentator, Station WNEW-television, New York City, 1975-1976; host, producer, commentator, Station WPIX-television, New York City, 1976-1981; executive producer, host television series, Watch on Washington, since 1981; founder, owner, Hamilton Prodns. Inc., Washington, since 1980. Consultant E.I. Du Pont and Nemours Company, Wilmington, Delaware, Merck & Company Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, since 1987, Hoffmann-La Roche, Nutley, New Jersey, since 1981, Finance News Network, New York City, 1987-1991, Independent News Network, New York City and Washington, 1983-1991.
Founding director New Jersey Shakespeare Theater Festival, Drew University, Madison, New Jersey. Trustee Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Bloomfield, New Jersey. Board directors Citizens Union, New York City.
Trustee Board Associates, University Richmond. With United States Army, 1953-1955. Korea. Fellow Society Nieman Fellows.
Member Radio television News Directors Association, National Academy television Arts and Sciences, American Federation television and Radio Artists, Senate and House of Representatives News Galleries, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: Harvard University of New York City (admissions committee), City of New York (trustee). Rector's Club, University Richmond.
Canoe Brook Country (Summit, New Jersey). National Press of Washington. Hidden Creek Country (Reston, Virginia).
Married Nancy Marina Bradsher, September 17, 1955. Children: John Alfred Junior, Barbara Anne.