Ken Khachigian

Ken Khachigian was Chief Speechwriter, trusted political adviser, favorite scribe to Ronald Reagan, and “go-to” counsel for Reagan and Nancy Reagan in campaigns and political crises. He served in Richard Nixon’s White House and with Nixon as he emerged from Watergate, assisted with Nixon’s memoirs and led preparation for his interviews with David Frost.

A successful attorney, he earned respect as California’s premier Republican strategist in elections for governor, senator, and attorney general. He is an honors graduate of U.C. Santa Barbara, from which he received its Distinguished Alumni Award. Khachigian is listed among 100 Armenians who have changed the world. He lives in Southern California.

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  • Nixon & Reagan / Pop & Rock Music

    Speechwriter and attorney Ken Khachigian discussed what it was like working under two influential presidents, Nixon and Reagan. Followed by music historian Scott G. Shea on the history of such groups as The Mamas & The Papas and Fleetwood Mac.More »

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