Elbert Clifton Daniel Jr. (September 19, 1912-February 20, 2000) was managing editor of the New York Times. Before assuming the top editorial job at the paper, he served as the paper's London and Moscow bureau chief.
Clifton Daniel was married to former United States President Harry S. Truman's daughter, Margaret. They married on April 21, 1956 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence, Missouri. The couple reared four sons and resided in Washington D.C., and New York City during their marriage.
Having had heart disease, Clifton Daniel suffered a stroke and succumbed on February 20, 2000 at his Park Avenue apartment in Manhattan; he was 87 years old.
   | Obituary of Clifton Daniel - The New York Times - Clifton Daniel, a Managing Editor Who Set a Writerly, Courtly Tone In Shaping The Times, Dies at 87 - The New York Times |
| | Oral History Interview with E. Clifton Daniel - The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum - Truman Library - E. Clifton Daniel Oral History Interview |
| | Clifton Truman Daniel Website - Clifton Truman Daniel |
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