Background
Armstrong, Robert Burns was born on August 19, 1873 in near Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Son of Doctor Robert B. and Sarah E. (Hardy) Armstrong.
Armstrong, Robert Burns was born on August 19, 1873 in near Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Son of Doctor Robert B. and Sarah E. (Hardy) Armstrong.
Graduate Iowa State Agricultural College, 1892, honorary the Master of Philisophy, 1903.
1 son, Robert Burns. Learned printer’s trade and later editor on Des Moines papers. Political editor Chicago Record, 1896-1898. In charge eastern editorial work, same, at New York, 1898-1901.
Had charge western office New York Herald, 1901-1902.
Private secretary to Secretary Shaw, April, 1902. Assistant secretary of the Treasury, February 1903-March 1905.
President Casualty Company of America, 1905-1907. Removed to Pasadena, California.
Washington correspondent Los Angeles Times, 1917-1932.
National director publicity, Harding pre-convention campaign, January-July, 1920. Assistant director publicity, Coolidge campaign, 1924.
Clubs: National Press. Gridiron (Washington, District of Columbia).
Married Blanche Arline Hogin, December 30, 1896.