Fletcher Knebel

Date of Birth: October 1, 1911

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Death: February 26, 1993

Biography

Fletcher Knebel was an American author and journalist, best known for his political thrillers. He was born on October 1, 1911, in Dayton, Ohio. Knebel attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1934. After college, he embarked on a career in journalism, working for various newspapers including the *Toledo Blade* and *The Cleveland Plain Dealer*. Knebel’s writing career took off when he transitioned to writing novels. His most famous work, “Seven Days in May,” co-authored with Charles W. Bailey II, was published in 1962 and became a bestseller. The novel, a political thriller about a military coup in the United States, was later adapted into a successful film in 1964. Knebel continued to write several other novels, including “Night of Camp David” and “Dark Horse,” which also garnered significant attention. Throughout his career, Knebel’s work was characterized by its insightful exploration of political and social issues, often reflecting the tensions and turbulence of the Cold War era. He passed away on February 26, 1993, in Honolulu, Hawaii.

5 Interesting Facts about Fletcher Knebel

1. Fletcher Knebel served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

2. His novel “Seven Days in May” was adapted into a film directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas.

3. Knebel was a prolific writer, penning several novels that often delved into political and governmental themes.

4. He worked as a columnist for *Look* magazine, where he gained a reputation for his incisive political commentary.

5. Knebel co-authored several novels with Charles W. Bailey II, forming a successful writing partnership.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Fletcher Knebel

1. “The first duty of a newspaper is to be accurate. If it be accurate, it follows that it is fair.”

2. “All the problems we face in the United States today can be traced to an unenlightened immigration policy on the part of the American Indian.”

3. “A politician is a man who understands government. A statesman is a politician who’s been dead for 15 years.”

4. “Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics.”

5. “Americans are an odd people: they are polite in private and rude in public.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Fletcher Knebel’s highest net worth is not precisely documented, but his successful novels, particularly “Seven Days in May,” suggest he enjoyed considerable financial success during his career.