John J. Beckley

Librarian, Author

1757 – 1807

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Who was John J. Beckley?

John James Beckley was an American political campaign manager and the first Librarian of the United States Congress, from 1802 to 1807. He is credited with being the first political campaign manager in the United States, and for setting the standards for the First Party System.

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Born
Aug 4, 1757
London
Also known as
  • John Beckley
Profession
Education
  • College of William & Mary
Employment
  • Librarian of Congress
Died
Apr 8, 1807
Washington, D.C.

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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