Stephen Harmelin

Stephen Harmelin
White House Director of Speechwriting
In office
1964–1965
PresidentLyndon B. Johnson
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byHarry McPherson (1967)
Personal details
Born
Stephen Joseph Harmelin

(1939-05-07)May 7, 1939
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 3, 2025(2025-05-03) (aged 85)
Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJulia Harmelin
Children3; Alison, Melina, and Thomas Tracy
Education
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch U.S. Coast Guard

Stephen Joseph Harmelin (May 7, 1939 – May 3, 2025) was an American lawyer who specialized in corporate and transactional law. He was the co-chairman of the Philadelphia-based law firm Dilworth Paxson LLP. He also served as the White House Director of Speechwriting and as a White House aide for President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1964 to 1965.