Ron Ziegler
14th White House Press Secretary
Born
1939
86 years ago
Died
February 10th, 2003
22 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 14th White House Press Secretary from 1969 to 1974 under President Richard Nixon. Ziegler was involved in several critical events during his tenure, including the Watergate scandal, which significantly impacted the Nixon administration. Ziegler managed communications during a turbulent period in American politics, often facing intense scrutiny from the media. After leaving the White House, Ziegler continued his career in public relations and media consulting.
Served as White House Press Secretary during Watergate
Managed press communications for President Nixon
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