This Day in Black History: Nov. 10, 1960

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

Published November 10, 2011

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

(Photo: Paul Schutzer/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)

Written by Britt Middleton

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