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Participants in the events talked about President Ford’s decision to pardon Richard Nixon for his involvement in the Watergate scandal. Topics included the possibility of a deal between Ford…

Mark Rozell, political science professor at Mary Washington College, delivered his paper titled, “In Defense of President Ford’s Pardon of Richard M. Nixon.” Also, William Pederson, politica…

Prof. Greene delivered a paper titled "A Nice Person who Worked at the Job: The Dilemma of the Ford Image". Among the discussants, Hartmann is author of a book titled Palace Politics: An Ins…

The National Press Foundation hosted two panels focusing on the press and a divided government. The two panels were titled “The View from Government” and “The View from the Press.”

Experts discussed the media and its role of covering the president and presidential campaigns. Of special concern was the way in which candidates and presidents can manipulate public percept…

Jerald TerHorst discussed the role of the White House press secretary and working for President Gerald Ford. He answered questions from viewers.