Background
Hechinger, John Walter was born on January 18, 1920 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Sidney Lawrence and Sylvia (Frank) Hechinger.
Hechinger, John Walter was born on January 18, 1920 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Sidney Lawrence and Sylvia (Frank) Hechinger.
Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1941.
With, Hechinger Company, Landover, Maryland. co-chairman, chief Executive officer, Hechinger Company, 1958-1990; chairman, Hechinger Company, since 1990.
Chairman District of Columbia City Council, 1967-1969. Commissioner District of Columbia Judicial Nominating Committee, 1980-1987. Member Democratic National Committee, 1972-1992.
Representative United Nations, since 1978. Board directors Eugene and Agnes Meyer Foundation, National Urban Coalition, Handgun Control, Inc. With United States Army Air Force, World World War World War II.
Married June Ross, May 26, 1946. Children– Nancy, John Walter, S. Ross, Sally.