Background
Butler, Patrick Harold was born on October 25, 1949 in Hartselle, Alabama, United States. Son of Arthur L. and Christine (Stewart) Butler.
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Patrick Harold Butler
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Student, University Tennessee, 1967-1969, 74; student, American U., 1993; Master of Arts in Comm., American U., 1996; postgraduate Certified in Financial and Accounting, University of Pennsylvania, 1997.
Career
Reporter, Chattanooga Times, 1968-1969;
assistant director public information, Appalachian Regional Commission, Washington, 1969-1970;
press secretary, United States Republican Wilmer D. Mizell, Washington, 1970-1975;
speechwriter to President, The White House, Washington, 1975-1977;
director corporation public relations, Bristol-Myers Company. New York City, 1978;
special assistant, United States Sen. Republican leader, Washington, 1978-1980;
staff vice president, Radio Corporation of America Corporation, New York City and Washington, 1980-1982;
president, Patrick Butler and Company, Washington, 1982-1985;
vice president, Times Mirror, Washington, 1985-1991;
vice president, Washington Post Company, since 1991;
founder and president, Newsweek Prodns., Inc., since 1997.
Consultant to chief of staff The White House, 1987. Lecturer Mount Vernon College, Washington, 1979. Guest lecturer Brookings Institute, 1985, 87, University of Virginia, 1988.
Member adjunct faculty American U., since 1996. Executive in charge of production Health Week (Public Broadcasting Service).
Achievements
Membership
Board Governors Ford's Theatre, Washington, 1987-1991. Member National Council on the Humanities, 1988-1994. Member Kenwood Club.
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Married Donna Therese Norton, September 10, 1977. Children: Katharine, Anna, Sydney.
