Watergate (with Hashtag History)
It is one of the most infamous political scandals in United States history; a massive conspiracy to spy on political rivals, influence voters and secure the presidential victory of one man, leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
Watergate is such a large and widespread political cover up, I couldn't possibly do it on my own. So this week, I asked the fabulous ladies Rachel and Leah from Hashtag History to help break down this infamous piece of political history.
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Episode marked "explicit" due to quotes included in the episode containing swear words.
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History.com Editors. The Watergate Scandal. History. A&E Television Networks. Laste updated June 16, 2021. (LINK)
Lardner, Jr., George and Walter Pincus. Nixon Ordered Tapes Destroyed. October 30, 1997. Washington Post. (LINK)
Liddy, G. Gordon. “Will: The autobiography of Gordon G. Liddy” New York: St. Martins, 1991.
Meyer, Lawrence. Last Two Guilty in Watergate Plot. Washington Post. January 31, 1973. (LINK)
Popovici, Alice. Watergate: Who Did What and Where Are They Now?. History. Last Updated March 31, 2021. (LINK)
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“The Watergate Files.” Gerald R Ford Library & Museum. (LINK)
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Van der Voort, Tom. Watergate: The Cover-Up. Miller Center. (LINK)
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