Joseph Hudson Short Jr. (February 11, 1904 – September 18, 1952) was an American journalist and government official. He was the sixth White House Press Secretary from 1950 to 1952 and served under President Harry S. Truman. Previously, he had worked as Washington correspondent for various media.

Joseph Short
Short with President Truman in Key West
6th White House Press Secretary
In office
December 18, 1950 – September 18, 1952
PresidentHarry S. Truman
Preceded byStephen Early (Acting)
Succeeded byRoger Tubby
Personal details
Born
Joseph Hudson Short Jr.

(1904-02-11)February 11, 1904
Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedSeptember 18, 1952(1952-09-18) (aged 48)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBeth Campbell Short (1937–1952)
EducationVirginia Military Institute (BA)
Press Secretary Joseph Short (Profile) on March 15, 1951, at President Truman's vacation residence in Key West, Florida

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Short is the 3rd from the right in back row: Truman's staff during the President's vacation (1951)
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Political offices
Preceded by White House Press Secretary
1950–1952
Succeeded by