Presented By: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Religion and Watergate: The Religious Faith and Practice of Richard M. Nixon and Gerald R. Ford
Author and historian David L. Holmes shares his thoughts on the contrasting beliefs and
practices of two men in a pivotal political period.
Gerald Ford was sworn into the Presidency amidst a flurry of religious statements. He brought to office a strong religious background and no enemies list or concern for vengeance.
Richard Nixon secretly denied the divinity of Christ and Biblical miracles. His extraordinary career showed that he was more than willing to jettison Quaker principles when they conflicted with ambition.
David Holmes, winner of numerous teaching awards, is Mason Professor of Religion Emeritus at the College of William & Mary. He is the author of The Faiths of Postwar Presidents: From Truman to Obama (2012), and The Faith of Founding Fathers (2006).
Free Admission. Free Parking. Reception follows program.
practices of two men in a pivotal political period.
Gerald Ford was sworn into the Presidency amidst a flurry of religious statements. He brought to office a strong religious background and no enemies list or concern for vengeance.
Richard Nixon secretly denied the divinity of Christ and Biblical miracles. His extraordinary career showed that he was more than willing to jettison Quaker principles when they conflicted with ambition.
David Holmes, winner of numerous teaching awards, is Mason Professor of Religion Emeritus at the College of William & Mary. He is the author of The Faiths of Postwar Presidents: From Truman to Obama (2012), and The Faith of Founding Fathers (2006).
Free Admission. Free Parking. Reception follows program.
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