James Russell Wiggins Net Worth

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James Russell Wiggins was a renowned journalist who had a net worth of $1.7 million. He was born in December 4, 1903 and was the longtime Washington Post editor who took the paper from relative obscurity to national prominence. He was highly respected for his work and was a major influence in the journalism industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	December 4, 1903
Birth Place	Minnesota
Age	117 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)

About

Longtime Washington Post editor who took the paper from relative obscurity to national prominence.

Before Fame

Joining the Post as a managing editor in 1947, he became executive editor in 1955 and from 1960 to 1968 he led both its news and editorial sides.

Trivia

At the start of the Vietnam War he used the Post's editorial pages to proclaim support for American operations in the region, saying it was necessary to oppose Communism.

Family Life

He had one daughter with his wife, Mabel.

Associated With

A strong supporter of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Vietnam policy, he was rewarded with an ambassadorial post to the United Nations just before his planned retirement from the post.

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