Background
Hearst, William Randolph was born on January 27, 1908 in New York City. Son of William Randolph and Millicent Veronica (Willson) Hearst.
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William Randolph Hearst
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William Randolph Hearst, American Editor. Recipient Pulitzer prize, 1956; Overseas Press Club award, 1958. Board of directors Hearst Foundation, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, United Service Organizations Metropolitan New York, House Ear Research Institute; Member United Press International Inter-American Press Association (director), Sigma Delta Chi, Phi Delta Theta.
Education
Student, University California, 1925-1927; Doctor of Laws, University Alaska.
Career
Began career with, New York American, New York City, 1928; as reporter, assistant to city editor, public, New York American, 1936-1937; public, New York Journal-American, New York City, 1937-1956; served as war correspondent, 1943-1945; chairman of the executive committee, director, Hearst Corporation.
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Membership
Board of directors Hearst Foundation, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, United Service Organizations Metropolitan New York, House Ear Research Institute. Member United Press International Inter-American Press Association (director), Sigma Delta Chi, Phi Delta Theta.
Connections
Married Austine McDonnell, July 29, 1948 (deceased June 1991). Children: W.R. Hearst III, John Augustine Chilton.
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American