This Day in Black History: Nov. 10, 1960

Andrew T. Hatcher named associate press secretary to President Kennedy.

Posted: 11/10/2011 08:46 AM EST

Andrew T. Hatcher was named associate press secretary to President John F. Kennedy. Hatcher was the first African-American presidential press secretary.

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