[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
[February 19, 1991]
[Page 155]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Appointment of Robert A. Snow as Deputy Assistant to the President for 
Communications and Director of Speechwriting
February 19, 1991

    The President today announced his intention to appoint Robert
Anthony Snow of Cincinnati, Ohio, to be Deputy Assistant to the 
President for Communications and Director of Speechwriting at the White 
House. He would succeed Chriss Winston.
    Since 1987, Mr. Snow has served as editorial page editor of the 
Washington Times. During his tenure, the page has received numerous 
local, regional, and national awards. Prior to this Mr. Snow served as 
deputy editorial page editor of the Detroit News, 1984-1987. He also 
served as editorial page editor of the Daily Press in Newport News, VA, 
1982-1984; and as an editorial writer for the Virginian Pilot, 1981-
1982. Mr. Snow began his journalism career as an editorial writer at the 
Greensboro Record in Greensboro, NC, in 1979.
    Mr. Snow graduated from Davidson College (B.A., 1977). He was born 
June 1, 1955, in Berea, KY. Mr. Snow is married and resides in 
Alexandria, VA.