Jerald terHorst

United States Marine (1922-2010)

Jerald Franklin "Jerry" terHorst (July 11, 1922 – March 31, 2010) was an American journalist. He was the 14th White House Press Secretary during the first month of Gerald Ford's presidency.[1] He resigned in protest of Ford's pardon of former President Richard Nixon.[2]

Jerald terHorst
14th White House Press Secretary
In office
August 9, 1974 – September 9, 1974
PresidentGerald Ford
Preceded byRon Ziegler
Succeeded byRon Nessen
Personal details
Born
Jerald Franklin Terhorst

(1922-07-11)July 11, 1922
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 2010(2010-03-31) (aged 87)
Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Spouse(s)Louise Roth (1945–2009)
Children4
EducationMichigan State University
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (BA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1943–1946
Battles/warsWorld War II

References change

  1. Obituary, Washington Post, April 2, 2010.
  2. Weber, Bruce (April 1, 2010). "J. F. terHorst, Ford Press Secretary, Dies at 87". The New York Times.