Robert John Morton

Background

Morton, Robert John was born on April 19, 1949 in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States. Son of Stephen Andrew Junior and Mary Cooper (Hill) Morton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Milligan (Tennessee) College, 1971; Master of Arts in Comm., University Texas, 1977.

Career

Investigative reporter, News World, New York City, 1977-1978; Tokyo correspondent, News World, New York City, 1978-1980; international editor, News World, New York City, 1980; editor in chief, vice president, New York City Tribune, 1980-1991; corporation editor, Washington Times Corporation, 1991-1994; editor national weekly edit, The Washington Times, since 1994; media fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, 1997. Managing editor Global Affairs, Washington, 1986-1990. Editor Free Press International Report, New York City, 1980-1991.

Achievements

• Robert John Morton has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor in chief by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Overseas Press Club, American Society Newspaper Editors, East Side Conservative Club.

Interests

• Avocations: astronomy, golf, chess.

Connections

Married Choon Boon Shin, July 1, 1982. 1 child, Laurene Sunmee.

Father:

Stephen Andrew Morton Junior

Mother:

Mary Cooper (Hill) Morton

Spouse:

Choon Boon Shin

child:

Laurene Sunmee Morton