George Backer
George Backer | |
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 Portrait by Converse Studios c. 1930s | |
| Member of the New York City Council from Manhattan At-Large | |
| In office December 6, 1938 – December 31, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Baruch Charney Vladeck |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1902 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 1974 (aged 72) New York City, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic American Labor |
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| Children | Sarah-Ann, Pat |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Journalist, politician |
George Backer Jr. (January 18, 1902 – May 1, 1974) was a Jewish-American playwright, novelist, journalist and politician who published the New York Post from 1939 to 1942 and served on the New York City Council from 1938 to 1939, representing Manhattan. From 1932 to 1943 he was married to Dorothy Schiff, with whom he co-owned the Post.