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 July 11, 1922 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 2010 (aged 87) Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Louise Roth (1945–2009) |
| Children | 4 |
| 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 |
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. He resigned in protest of Ford's pardon of former President Richard Nixon.
