Harry Golden Quotes


Somehow I always knew that our first Jewish President would be an Episcopalian.


Context

He was referring to the possibility that Barry Goldwater might win the presidency in 1964. Goldwater's father was Jewish, but the family was Episcopalian.


Citations

Harry Golden, 1902-1981, Editor & Humorist, Remark during the 1964 presidential campaign

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Harry Golden
Harry Golden
  • Born: May 6, 1902
  • Died: October 2, 1981
  • Nationality: Ukrainian
  • Profession: Writer

Harry Lewis Golden was an American writer and newspaper publisher.