President Gerald R. Ford’s address at the BYU Activities Center Oct. 2 will mark a rare occasion indeed. Insofar as the Herald can determine, only three American president previously have appeared here while holding the top office in the land, while a fourth made a Provo appearance just two days before his election as president. Harry S.… Continue reading Ford’s Oct. 2 Provo Speech
Category: Presidents
Colored Canyons – Nature’s Autumn Show
This is the Herald’s annual admonition to those who like outdoor beauty: Don’t miss seeing the colored canyons. Some people say the kodachrome colors of autumn aren’t as spectacular thus far as in some years; others may disagree; but most will concede the mountain vegetation represents quite a site! When the color intensity will peak,… Continue reading Colored Canyons – Nature’s Autumn Show
Cool ‘Impeachment Hysteria’
It’s time for Americans to call a moratorium on the “resignation or impeachment hysteria” and give President Nixon a chance to govern with full effectiveness. When and if the judicial process, in the multi-layer investigation now proceeding, comes up with proof of an impeachable offense, then there’ll be plenty of time for public clamor. In the… Continue reading Cool ‘Impeachment Hysteria’
Lyndon B. Johnson – Death of 36th President
Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States, is dead. Mr. Johnson’s death of a heart attack Monday afternoon stunned the nation he served for so many years, first in the House of Representatives, as a naval officer in World War II, in the United States Senate, and as vice president and then… Continue reading Lyndon B. Johnson – Death of 36th President