[3] During World War II, he worked in public relations and press censorship roles for the Navy in the Pacific.

After leaving the Times, Hartmann became an information adviser for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

-- kept Hartmann from devoting sufficient time to speeches, political liaison, and advising the Vice President.

In this position, one of Hartmann's main responsibilities was supervision of the editorial Staff in the preparation of presidential speeches, statements, messages, and correspondence.

He also handled White House liaison with Republican Party organizations and advised President Ford on a wide variety of matters that went beyond his formal duties.