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American speechwriter and ghostwriter (1933–2008)

Leo Janos (1933–2008) was an American speechwriter and ghostwriter who was known for writing speeches for the President Lyndon Johnson. He authored and co-authored notable books including Skunk Works, Yeager: An Autobiography, and Crime of Passion.

In January 2008, he died at the age of 74 due to cancer.

Career

In 1965, he became an editor of Ameryka magazine.

In 1966, he was selected by President Johnson as his speechwriter, a post he worked on until 1968.

His book, Skunk Works, has been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews.

References

  1. ^ "Leo Janos: 1933 - 2008". Chicago Tribune.
  2. ^ "SKUNK WORKS | Kirkus Reviews" – via Kirkus Reviews.
  3. Clark, William. "Book review: 'Yeager: An Autobiography' by Gen. Chuck Yeager and Leo Janos". The Union.
  4. "Book Reviews, Sites, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction". Kirkus Reviews.
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