Ronald Harold Nessen (born May 25, 1934) is an American government official who served as the 15th White House Press Secretary for President Gerald Ford from 1974 to 1977. He replaced Jerald terHorst, who resigned in the wake of President Ford's …

Ron Nessen served as White House Press Secretary under President Gerald R. Ford. Prior to joining the Ford Administration, Nessen served five tours as an NBC war correspondent in Vietnam, and later was NBC News' White House correspondent during the Administration of Lyndon Johnson.

1 day ago · On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, RONALD HAROLD NESSEN of Bethesda, MD. Devoted father of Edward Nessen (Erin Zielinski) and Caren Nessen (Rob Gould). Dear brother of Sheila (Ben) Wyron. Beloved grandfather of Stephen Nessen (Danna Zhang) and Phillip Nessen (Brita Everett) and great-grandfather of Elijah and Pearl Nessen and Rudie Nessen-Everett.

Ron Nessen has spent most of his adult life covering major news stories from all parts of the world. After graduating from American University in the 1950’s, Ron began his career at a radio station in Martinsburg, West Virginia, covering local events and anchoring newscasts.

Ronald Harold Nessen (born May 25, 1934) is an American government official. He was the thirteenth White House Press Secretary for President Gerald Ford from 1974 to 1977. He replaced Jerald terHorst .

Ron Nessen was appointed White House Press Secretary on September 20, 1974, replacing Jerald F. terHorst who had resigned in protest of President Ford's grant of an unconditional pardon to Richard Nixon eleven days earlier.

For two and a half years Ron Nessen held what many believe is the second toughest job ip. the Government: White House Press Secretary.

Oct 15, 2024 · As Press Secretary to the President, Ron Nessen served as head of the White House Press Office. He directed a staff of forty and was responsible for keeping several thousand reporters with White House accreditation informed about …

Oct 10, 2016 · In the annals of pop culture, however, Nessen may be remembered best for going on live TV the evening of April 17, 1976, to host the 17th episode of a new show called Saturday Night...

Ron Nessen is Journalist in Residence at the Brookings Institution. Previously, he served as Vice President for Communications at the Washington think tank. He was Press Secretary to President Gerald R. Ford from 1974-1977.