H. R. Haldeman, Dynastic Politics in California, and the Dismissal of University of California President Clark Kerr.

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Title: H. R. Haldeman, Dynastic Politics in California, and the Dismissal of University of California President Clark Kerr.
Authors: Fischer, Nick1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of American History. Jun2026, Vol. 113 Issue 1, p42-74. 33p.
Subject Terms: *Dismissal of employees, *College presidents, Public demonstrations
Company/Entity: University of California, Berkeley , United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation
People: Kerr, Clark, 1911-2003, Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004, Haldeman, H. R. (Harry R.), 1926-1993
Abstract: The article discusses then-California Governor Ronald Reagan's decision to fire University of California (UC) president Clark Kerr in 1967 due to ongoing protests on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley. Republican Party activist Harry Robbins "H.R." Haldeman's role in the removal of Kerr is assessed, as well as the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Chandler family, political dynasties in California, and the UC Board of Regents.
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  Data: The article discusses then-California Governor Ronald Reagan's decision to fire University of California (UC) president Clark Kerr in 1967 due to ongoing protests on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley. Republican Party activist Harry Robbins "H.R." Haldeman's role in the removal of Kerr is assessed, as well as the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Chandler family, political dynasties in California, and the UC Board of Regents.
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