Mel Laird

Mel Laird served with Gerald R. Ford in Congress for many years.  Laird served as the Congressman from the 7th District from Wisconsin.  He became Secretary of Defense under President Richard Nixon. President Ford awarded Laird the Medal of Freedom in 1974.  After government service, he remained active and served on the board of directors of numerous corporations and not-for-profit organizations.

Interviewer: Richard Norton Smith

January 27, 2009