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11. Rumsfeld, "Phone Conversation with President Richard Nixon on 8/12/83," August 12, 1983. Rumsfeld, "Phone Conversation with President Richard Nixon on 8/12/83," August 12, 1983.

12. Martin Weil and Eleanor Randolph, "Richard M. Nixon, 37th President, Dies," Martin Weil and Eleanor Randolph, "Richard M. Nixon, 37th President, Dies," Washington Post, Washington Post, April 23, 1994. April 23, 1994.

13. Martin Weil and Eleanor Randolph, "Richard M. Nixon, 37th President, Dies," Martin Weil and Eleanor Randolph, "Richard M. Nixon, 37th President, Dies," Washington Post, Washington Post, April 23, 1994. April 23, 1994.

14. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], May 13, 1994. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], May 13, 1994.

PART FIVE Javelin Catcher: Inside the Ford White House Javelin Catcher: Inside the Ford White House 1. Gerald R. Ford, Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), pp. 5960. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), pp. 5960.

2. Gerald R. Ford, Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 60. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 60.

CHAPTER 11 Restoring Trust Restoring Trust.

1. Scranton and Whitehead, letter to Rumsfeld, August 9, 1974; Rumsfeld, "Memorandum-Rumsfeld Personal File," August 1974; Jerry terHorst, news conference at the White House, August 10, 1974 (Press briefing, 8/10/74, Box 1, Ron Nessen Files, Gerald R. Ford Library). Scranton and Whitehead, letter to Rumsfeld, August 9, 1974; Rumsfeld, "Memorandum-Rumsfeld Personal File," August 1974; Jerry terHorst, news conference at the White House, August 10, 1974 (Press briefing, 8/10/74, Box 1, Ron Nessen Files, Gerald R. Ford Library).

2. Gerald R. Ford, Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 126. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 126.

3. Rumsfeld, "Meeting in the Cabinet Room," August 9, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting in the Cabinet Room," August 9, 1974.

4. Marjorie Hunter, "Kissinger Will Remain Secretary of State; Ford Likely to Keep Other Aides Also," Marjorie Hunter, "Kissinger Will Remain Secretary of State; Ford Likely to Keep Other Aides Also," New York Times, New York Times, August 9, 1974. August 9, 1974.

5. Rumsfeld, "Meeting in the Cabinet Room," August 9, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting in the Cabinet Room," August 9, 1974.

6. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], October 2, 1974. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], October 2, 1974.

7. Philip Shabecoff, "Ford Bids Cabinet and Agency Heads Remain in Posts," Philip Shabecoff, "Ford Bids Cabinet and Agency Heads Remain in Posts," New York Times, New York Times, August 11, 1974; Rumsfeld to Ford, "A Vice President," August 13, 1974. August 11, 1974; Rumsfeld to Ford, "A Vice President," August 13, 1974.

8. "The Veepstakes," "The Veepstakes," Newsweek, Newsweek, August 26, 1974. August 26, 1974.

9. John Herbers, "Optimism Voiced," John Herbers, "Optimism Voiced," New York Times, New York Times, August 21, 1974. August 21, 1974.

10. "The Veepstakes," "The Veepstakes," Newsweek, Newsweek, August 26, 1974. August 26, 1974.

11. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Meeting with the President, Oval Office," August 15, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Meeting with the President, Oval Office," August 15, 1974.

12. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," August 20, 1974, 10:00 a.m. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," August 20, 1974, 10:00 a.m.

13. John Herbers, "Optimism Voiced," John Herbers, "Optimism Voiced," New York Times, New York Times, August 21, 1974. August 21, 1974.

14. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," August 20, 1974, [time unknown]. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," August 20, 1974, [time unknown].

15. John Herbers, "Optimism Voiced," John Herbers, "Optimism Voiced," New York Times, New York Times, August 21, 1974. August 21, 1974.

16. Christopher Lydon, "G.O.P. Still Faces the Realities of Decay and Minority Status," Christopher Lydon, "G.O.P. Still Faces the Realities of Decay and Minority Status," New York Times, New York Times, September 1, 1974. September 1, 1974.

17. John Herbers, "Optimism Voiced," John Herbers, "Optimism Voiced," New York Times, New York Times, August 21, 1974. August 21, 1974.

18. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting: Ford Administration," August 10, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting: Ford Administration," August 10, 1974.

19. Transition Team memo, "Personnel," hand-delivered by Rumsfeld to Ford on August 20, 1974; Lady Bird Johnson, Transition Team memo, "Personnel," hand-delivered by Rumsfeld to Ford on August 20, 1974; Lady Bird Johnson, A White House Diary A White House Diary (New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970), pp. 73334. (New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970), pp. 73334.

20. "'The Sun Is Shining Again,'" "'The Sun Is Shining Again,'" Newsweek, Newsweek, August 26, 1974. August 26, 1974.

21. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting: Ford Administration," August 10, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting: Ford Administration," August 10, 1974.

22. Gerald R. Ford, "Remarks on Signing a Proclamation Granting Pardon to Richard Nixon," September 8, 1974. Gerald R. Ford, "Remarks on Signing a Proclamation Granting Pardon to Richard Nixon," September 8, 1974.

23. Gerald R. Ford, Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), pp. 19699. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), pp. 19699.

24. Adam Clymer, "Ford Wins Kennedy Award for 'Courage' of Nixon Pardon," Adam Clymer, "Ford Wins Kennedy Award for 'Courage' of Nixon Pardon," New York Times, New York Times, May 22, 2001; Bill Boyarsky, "Kennedy Says He Doubts Public Will Stand for Pardon," May 22, 2001; Bill Boyarsky, "Kennedy Says He Doubts Public Will Stand for Pardon," Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, September 14, 1974. September 14, 1974.

25. Donald Rumsfeld, letter to George Rumsfeld, October 15, 1954. Donald Rumsfeld, letter to George Rumsfeld, October 15, 1954.

26. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Telephone Conversation from the President," September 19, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Telephone Conversation from the President," September 19, 1974.

27. Gerald R. Ford, Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 186. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 186.

28. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Conversation with President," September 22, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Conversation with President," September 22, 1974.

CHAPTER 12 A Rocky Start A Rocky Start.

1. Rumsfeld to Buchen, [No Subject], September 29, 1974. Rumsfeld to Buchen, [No Subject], September 29, 1974.

2. Rumsfeld, "Safe in Haig's Office," September 29, 1974; Cheney, "Safe with Attached Receipt," September 29, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Safe in Haig's Office," September 29, 1974; Cheney, "Safe with Attached Receipt," September 29, 1974.

3. Gannon, letter to Rumsfeld, October 31, 1974. Gannon, letter to Rumsfeld, October 31, 1974.

4. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum for the File," October 5, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum for the File," October 5, 1974.

5. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 3, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 3, 1974.

6. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum for the File," October 5, 1974; Rumsfeld, "Phone call from Ron Ziegler, 8:20 AM (5:20 AM in California)," October 5, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum for the File," October 5, 1974; Rumsfeld, "Phone call from Ron Ziegler, 8:20 AM (5:20 AM in California)," October 5, 1974.

7. Rumsfeld to Cheney, [No Subject], October 13, 1974. Rumsfeld to Cheney, [No Subject], October 13, 1974.

8. Rumsfeld, "Memo: Meeting with the President," October 11, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Memo: Meeting with the President," October 11, 1974.

9. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 17, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 17, 1974.

10. Gerald R. Ford, Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 187. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 187.

11. Gerald R. Ford, Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 187. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 187.

12. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," November 13, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," November 13, 1974.

13. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President (10/18/74) from 1:101:14," October 18, 1974; Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 23, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President (10/18/74) from 1:101:14," October 18, 1974; Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 23, 1974.

14. Jesse Helms and Strom Thurmond, letter to Ford, June 23, 1975. Jesse Helms and Strom Thurmond, letter to Ford, June 23, 1975.

15. Rowland Evans and Robert Novak, "Solzhenitsyn, Kissinger and Detente," Rowland Evans and Robert Novak, "Solzhenitsyn, Kissinger and Detente," Washington Post, Washington Post, July 20, 1975. July 20, 1975.

16. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," July 9, 1975, 11:32; Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," July 9, 1975, 17:28; Cheney to Rumsfeld, "Solzhenitsyn," July 8, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," July 9, 1975, 11:32; Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," July 9, 1975, 17:28; Cheney to Rumsfeld, "Solzhenitsyn," July 8, 1975.

17. Rowland Evans and Robert Novak, "Snubbing Solzhenitsyn," Rowland Evans and Robert Novak, "Snubbing Solzhenitsyn," Washington Post, Washington Post, July 17, 1975. July 17, 1975.

18. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Telephone Conversation from the President," September 19, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Telephone Conversation from the President," September 19, 1974.

19. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: Oval Office," October 8, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: Oval Office," October 8, 1974.

20. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: Oval Office," October 8, 1974; Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," December 2, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: Oval Office," October 8, 1974; Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," December 2, 1974.

21. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: Oval Office," October 8, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: Oval Office," October 8, 1974.

22. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, September 16, 1975; Jude Wanniski, "Taxes, Revenues, and the 'Laffer Curve,'" Rumsfeld, handwritten note, September 16, 1975; Jude Wanniski, "Taxes, Revenues, and the 'Laffer Curve,'" Public Interest Public Interest (Winter 1978). (Winter 1978).

23. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: Pearl Harbor Day," December 7, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: Pearl Harbor Day," December 7, 1974.

24. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," December 19, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," December 19, 1974.

25. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 1, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 1, 1974.

26. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," December 21, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," December 21, 1974.

27. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," December 21, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," December 21, 1974.

28. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," January 3, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," January 3, 1975.

29. Joseph E. Persico, Joseph E. Persico, The Imperial Rockefeller: A Biography of Nelson A. Rockefeller The Imperial Rockefeller: A Biography of Nelson A. Rockefeller (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1982), p. 261. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1982), p. 261.

30. Sam Roberts, "Serving as Ford's No. 2, Rockefeller Never Took His Eye Off Top Job," Sam Roberts, "Serving as Ford's No. 2, Rockefeller Never Took His Eye Off Top Job," New York Times, New York Times, December 31, 2006. December 31, 2006.

31. David Burnham, "Rockefeller Plan Splits Ford Aides," David Burnham, "Rockefeller Plan Splits Ford Aides," New York Times, New York Times, September 5, 1975; Rumsfeld, "Continuation: Meeting with the President," August 27, 1975. September 5, 1975; Rumsfeld, "Continuation: Meeting with the President," August 27, 1975.

32. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Cary Reich, February 24, 1992, transcript. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Cary Reich, February 24, 1992, transcript.

33. David Burnham, "Greenspan a.s.serts Energy Loan Plan Could Have Potential for Corruption," David Burnham, "Greenspan a.s.serts Energy Loan Plan Could Have Potential for Corruption," New York Times, New York Times, September 6, 1975. September 6, 1975.

34. Gerald R. Ford, Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 327. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 327.

35. Frank Van Riper, "Ford to City: Drop Dead," Frank Van Riper, "Ford to City: Drop Dead," Daily News, Daily News, October 30, 1975. October 30, 1975.

36. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 24, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 24, 1975.

37. Hobart Rowen, "Energy Plan is Victory for Rockefeller," Hobart Rowen, "Energy Plan is Victory for Rockefeller," Washington Post, Washington Post, September 24, 1975; Joseph Lelyveld, "Rockefeller Making an Impact on Policy," September 24, 1975; Joseph Lelyveld, "Rockefeller Making an Impact on Policy," New York Times, New York Times, September 27, 1975. September 27, 1975.

38. "Th inking Big," "Th inking Big," Wall Street Journal, Wall Street Journal, September 25, 1975; Nicholas von Hoffman, "Ford Puts Strain on Marketplace," September 25, 1975; Nicholas von Hoffman, "Ford Puts Strain on Marketplace," Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, September 27, 1975. September 27, 1975.

39. Mary Russell, "House Rejects Fuel Plan," Mary Russell, "House Rejects Fuel Plan," Washington Post, Washington Post, December 12, 1975. December 12, 1975.

40. Sidney Blumenthal, "The Imperial Vice Presidency," Sidney Blumenthal, "The Imperial Vice Presidency," Salon.com, Salon.com, June 28, 2007. June 28, 2007.

41. Don Oberdorfer, "He Wants to Be Speaker of the House," Don Oberdorfer, "He Wants to Be Speaker of the House," New York Times, New York Times, April 30, 1967. April 30, 1967.

42. White House memorandum, "Meetings at Camp David," December 4, 1974. White House memorandum, "Meetings at Camp David," December 4, 1974.

43. "Chevy Chase recalls Ford as a 'terrific guy,'" Reuters, December 27, 2006. "Chevy Chase recalls Ford as a 'terrific guy,'" Reuters, December 27, 2006.

44. Betty Ford, "Remarks to the American Cancer Society," New York City, November 7, 1975; Betty Ford with Chris Chase, Betty Ford, "Remarks to the American Cancer Society," New York City, November 7, 1975; Betty Ford with Chris Chase, Betty: A Glad Awakening Betty: A Glad Awakening (New York: Doubleday, 1987). (New York: Doubleday, 1987).

45. "Vice President Ford: 'Why I Will Not Run in '76,'" "Vice President Ford: 'Why I Will Not Run in '76,'" U.S. News & World Report, U.S. News & World Report, December 17, 1973. December 17, 1973.

46. Gerald R. Ford, "Recollections of President Gerald R. Ford," September 5, 1975, transcribed by Leona M. Goodell. Gerald R. Ford, "Recollections of President Gerald R. Ford," September 5, 1975, transcribed by Leona M. Goodell.

47. Special Agent Larry M. Buendorf, United States Secret Service, statement, Senator Hotel, Sacramento, California, September 5, 1975; Tom Matthews, Th omas M. DeFrank, Gerald C. Lubenow, William J. Cook, and Hal Bruno, "Ford's Brush with Death," Special Agent Larry M. Buendorf, United States Secret Service, statement, Senator Hotel, Sacramento, California, September 5, 1975; Tom Matthews, Th omas M. DeFrank, Gerald C. Lubenow, William J. Cook, and Hal Bruno, "Ford's Brush with Death," Newsweek, Newsweek, September 15, 1975. September 15, 1975.

48. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Don Fulsome, Air Force One, September 22, 1975, transcript. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Don Fulsome, Air Force One, September 22, 1975, transcript.

49. David M. Alpen with Peter S. Greenberg, Thomas DeFrank, and Tom Joyce, "Can the Risk Be Cut," David M. Alpen with Peter S. Greenberg, Thomas DeFrank, and Tom Joyce, "Can the Risk Be Cut," Newsweek, Newsweek, October 6, 1975; Philip Shabecoff, October 6, 1975; Philip Shabecoff, New York Times, New York Times, September 22, 1975. September 22, 1975.

50. Gerald R. Ford, Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 312. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 312.

51. Eileen Keerdoja, "Squeaky and Sara Jane," Eileen Keerdoja, "Squeaky and Sara Jane," Newsweek, Newsweek, November 8, 1976. November 8, 1976.

52. Gerald R. Ford, Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 312. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 312.

53. Gerald R. Ford, "Remarks of the President Upon His Arrival at the White House," September 22, 1975. Gerald R. Ford, "Remarks of the President Upon His Arrival at the White House," September 22, 1975.

54. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," September 24, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," September 24, 1975.

55. Tom Mathews, Thomas M. DeFrank, John J. Lindsay, and Tony Fuller, "How Sick Is the GOP?" Tom Mathews, Thomas M. DeFrank, John J. Lindsay, and Tony Fuller, "How Sick Is the GOP?" Newsweek, Newsweek, August 23, 1976. August 23, 1976.

CHAPTER 13 An Agonizing Reappraisal An Agonizing Reappraisal 1. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 22, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 22, 1975.

2. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 22, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 22, 1975.

3. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 23, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 23, 1975.