Jerald terHorst
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Jerald Franklin terHorst (July 11, 1922 – March 31, 2010) was an American journalist who served as the 14th White House Press Secretary during the first month of Gerald Ford's presidency.[1] His resignation in protest of Ford's unconditional pardon of former president Richard Nixon is still regarded as a rare act of conscience by a high-ranking public official.[2]
Quick Facts 14th White House Press Secretary, President ...
Jerald terHorst | |
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14th White House Press Secretary | |
In office August 9, 1974 – September 9, 1974 | |
President | Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Ron Ziegler |
Succeeded by | Ron Nessen |
Personal details | |
Born | Jerald Franklin Terhorst (1922-07-11)July 11, 1922 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | March 31, 2010(2010-03-31) (aged 87) Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. |
Spouse |
Louise Roth
(m. 1945; died 2009) |
Education | Michigan State University University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1943–1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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