Background
Howard, J. Daniel was born on August 24, 1943 in Chattanooga. Son of James Arlin and Hazel Avalin (Graves) Howard.
Howard, J. Daniel was born on August 24, 1943 in Chattanooga. Son of James Arlin and Hazel Avalin (Graves) Howard.
Bachelor, University Chattanooga, 1968. Master of Arts, University Tennessee, 1972.
Field representative, American Red Cross, 1969-1972; director, American Center, Sapporo, Japan, 1975-1977; press officer, United States Embassy, Tokyo, 1977-1980; cultural affairs officer, American Embassy, Warsaw, Poland, 1981-1982; public affairs officer, American Embassy, Nicosia, Cyprus, 1982-1985; public affairs advisor, Department State, Washington, 1985-1986; special assistant to President of the United States, deputy press secretary for foreign affairs, The White House, 1986-1988; assistant secretary for public affairs, Department Defense, Washington, 1988-1989; undersecretary, Department Navy, WAshington, since 1989.
With United States Marine Corps, 1962-1965. Member Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Mary Ruth Elam, September 3, 1966. Children: James Daniel, Jennifer Anne, Laurel Elam.