Beckett, Henry

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Henry Beckett (1889-1969) was a reporter with the New York Post from 1924 to 1968. During World War I he reported for the Cincinnati Post while serving in a cavalry unit and later participated in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He interrupted his career to join the United States Army again in 1942 for the duration of World War II. Beckett also loved music and was a friend of social activist John Haynes Holmes.

From the description of Henry Beckett papers, 1830-1970 (bulk 1918-1970) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 659863803

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