Aldo Beckman

Aldo Beckman (c. 1934 – September 10, 1980) was an American journalist for the Chicago Tribune from 1959 to his death, and the president of the White House Correspondents' Association in 1978–1979.

Aldo Beckman
Bornc. 1934
Lima, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 1980
Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
EducationBradley University
Western Illinois University
OccupationJournalist
SpouseMarijo Walsh
Children1 son, 4 daughters

Life

Beckman was born in Lima, Illinois circa 1934.[1] He attended Bradley University, and he graduated from Western Illinois University.[2]

Beckman joined the Chicago Tribune as a court reporter in 1959. He joined their Washington, D.C. bureau in 1965 and eventually became the bureau chief.[2] He won the Edward Scott Beck in 1966 and 1972,[3] and he served as the president of the White House Correspondents' Association in 1978–1979.[2]

Beckman married Marijo Walsh. They had a son and four daughters, and they resided in Arlington, Virginia. Beckman died of cancer on September 10, 1980, in Arlington, at age 45.[2][3] The Aldo Beckman Memorial Award was named in his honor.[4]

References
  1. Gannon, James P. (September 14, 1980). "Aldo Beckman, newsman trusted and liked by all". The Des Moines Register. p. 25. Retrieved June 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Aldo Beckman dies at 45; Tribune Washington chief". The Chicago Tribune. September 11, 1980. p. 40. Retrieved June 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Aldo Beckman, journalist". The Evening Sun. September 12, 1980. p. 6. Retrieved June 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "The Aldo Beckman Award for Overall Excellence in White House Coverage". White House Correspondents' Association. Retrieved June 9, 2020.


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