Magruder made the assertion on a pbs documentary, watergate plus 30. Shadow of history was originally telecast in late july 2003, just when certain provocative questions were being raised about the credibility of president george w. Throughout the 1972 campaign season, woodward and bernstein were fed leaks by an anonymous source they referred to as deep throat, who, only some 30 years later, was revealed to be fbi deputy director w. June 19, 1972 the washington post reports one of the burglars is the security director for the committee to reelect the president crp. Frank wills, a security guard, discovered clues that former fbi and cia agents broke into the offices of the democratic party and george mcgovern. A scandal arising from the nixon administrations attempt to cover up its involvement in the 1972 breakin at the democratic national committee headquarters in the watergate apartment complex. Shadow of history 2003 this 2hour pbs special is a fascinating retrospective look at watergate. On the night of june 17, 1972, a security guard in the watergate office complex.
Apr 19, 2018 the watergate scandal was also a watershed moment for how journalism was practiced in the united states. Covering a total of 10 acres 4 ha adjacent to the john f. Find show info, videos, and exclusive content on history. The watergate scandal was a scandal during and after the 1972 presidential election. This is the home page for the nixon, ford, and watergate investigative project, one of several grassroots investigations being hosted on the history commons website. Watergate scandal president richard nixon video the following richard nixon video will give you additional important facts and dates about the. The watergate hotel was the site of a june 1972 breakin at the democratic national committee headquarters. Watergate synonyms, watergate pronunciation, watergate translation, english dictionary definition of watergate. It was broadcast as five episodes of 50 minutes each. Nixon had dean write an account about all of the events of watergate. A presidency revealed rough cut in a gertrude and g. Shadow of history even three decades later, the breakin at a hotel in washington, d.
A look back, from 30 years later, at the watergate breakin and the fall of. With will lyman, howard baker, carl bernstein, benjamin c. The watergate scandal was also a watershed moment for how journalism was practiced in the united states. The burglars return to the watergate, and five are arrested at 2. Watergate plus 30 fills in all the missing pieces and offers just about as clear a picture of one of the strangest episodes in american political theatre. Interviews with investigator sam dash, coconspirator john dean, and journalist bob woodward re. The complete watergate timeline it took longer than you. See more ideas about about me blog, liberal democracy and this or that questions. The watergate scandal was a scandal during and after the 1972 presidential election united states president and republican richard nixon was running for election against democrat george mcgovern. Specifically, woodward centers his focus on the controversial 1978 passage of the ethics in government act, a law which in the authors view, created a fourth branch. In 2003, the former watergate conspirator was back in the news when he came forward in the pbs documentary watergate plus 30.
What fills in much of the gaps are the interviews with surviving members of the nixon administration who were solicited for this project. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of watergate plus 30. On september 15, 1972, hunt, liddy, and the 5 watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury. Oct 16, 2018 for more information on one of the biggest scandals in u. The watergate complex is a group of six buildings in the foggy bottom neighborhood of washington, d. They kept up a steady stream of scoops demonstrating 1 the direct involvement of nixon intimates in watergate activities, 2 that the watergate. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Watergate west 2700 virginia avenue nw, cooperative apartments. A year in the crosshairs of watergate, published by times books. Prior to the 1972 election he had discussed with john mitchell the need to gather political intelligence.
The watergate scandal refers to the burglary and illegal wiretapping of the washington, d. Gordon liddy, a former nixon aide, and james mccord, a onetime nixon aide and former cia operative, are convicted for their role in spearheading the watergate breakin. Jeb stuart magruder november 5, 1934 may 11, 2014 was an american businessman and. Ed gray talked the book he cowrote with his father, in nixons web. July 27 30, 1974 house judiciary committee adopts articles i, ii, and iii of impeachment resolution charging president with obstruction of investigation of watergate breakin, misuse of powers and violation of his oath of office, and. May 28, 1972 electronic surveillance bugging equipment is installed at democratic national committee headquarters in the watergate building june 17, 1972 five men are arrested while attempting to repair the surveillance equipment at democratic national committee headquarters august 30, 1972 president nixon announces that john dean has. Shadow of history with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. An engaging read that examines the historical fallout from watergate, shadows driving thesis focuses on what woodward terms the diminished presidency of the postwatergate era. Bode has traveled extensively through central america and since june 2005 has taught english as a second language classes at the sacred heart adult education center in the. For more information on one of the biggest scandals in u. Magruder told his story in an interview for watergate plus 30.
Jul 27, 2003 magruder told his story in an interview for watergate plus 30. The watergate scandal was a political scandal in the united states involving the administration of u. History synonymous with the countrys biggest political scandal, the watergate hotel is among the most wellknown hotels in the world. The name of deep throat was mark felt august 17, 19 december 18, 2008, an fbi special agent who retired as the bureaus deputy director in 1973. Shadow of history, 2003, directed by foster wiley, with sam dash, howard baker, lowell weicker, at turner classic movies. Frank wills, a security guard, discovered clues that former fbi and cia agents broke into the offices of the democratic party and george mcgovern months before the election. United states president and republican richard nixon was running for election against democrat george mcgovern. They kept up a steady stream of scoops demonstrating 1 the direct involvement of nixon intimates in watergate activities, 2 that the watergate wiretapping and breakin.
Matilda bode senior associate producer at washington, dcbased team productions whose work includes a recent history channel documentary on former president nixon, will come to depauw university on thursday, march 16. Shadow of history and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. The watergate scandal began with a breakin at the democratic national committee headquarters at the watergate hotel and office complex on june 17, 1972. Politics cynicism, distrust of government reached new highs after the disclosures of watergate. John mitchell, former attorney general and head of crp, denies any knowledge. Shadow of history, a pbs documentary produced in association with the washington post. Recalling the 1972 thirdrate burglary at the democratic national committee headquarters, and the coverup that felled a president two years later. Explore our storied past and learn more about our washington d. Onetime nixon aide jeb stuart magruder, convicted in. But as this documentary shows, watergate remains a nearly unbelievable tale of ordinary men corrupted by powerand their desire to retain it. The british version was broadcast on bbc2 from 8 may to 5 june 1994, and narrated by fred emery.
A series of scandals occurring during the nixon administration in which members of the executive branch organized illegal political espionage against. The latter three programs were nominated for emmy awards, with watergate plus 30 2004 and trade secrets 2002 winning emmys. Study 40 terms political science flashcards quizlet. May 08, 2003 magruder made the assertion on a pbs documentary, watergate plus 30.
The scandal stemmed from the nixon administrations continuous attempts to cover up its involvement in the june 17, 1972 failed breakin of the democratic national. The corruption and fall of richard nixon, by fred emery. The name of mysterious informant of bob woodward and carl bernstein nicknamed deep throat was revealed 30 years after the watergate scandal. The scandal stemmed from the nixon administrations continuous attempts to cover up its involvement in the june 17, 1972 failed breakin of the democratic national committee headquarters at the. The watergate affair was the worst political scandal in the history of the united states of america and was the only scandal to bring down the presidency. The first was on april 30, 1973, in which he announced the departure of dean, haldeman and ehrlichman. Watergate plus 30 2003 unsubscribe from sherry jones. Dean then hired an attorney because he believed that the white house was trying to make him the fall guy. Get the latest on your favorite shows, plus updates on history sweepstakes, events and more. The watergate saga made heroes out of bob woodward and carl bernstein, the two washington post reporters responsible for many of the scandals most notable scoops. History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. During checkout, you will get to select a shipping method and see the total time it takes for the item to leave the warehouse and ship to its destination. July 24, 1974 supreme court unanimously upholds special prosecutors subpoena for tapes for watergate trial. Five presidents and the legacy of watergate by bob.
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Interviews with investigator sam dash, coconspirator john dean, and journalist bob woodward recreate the history and speculate on its effects. Opencontent investigative project managed by mtuck. They kept up a steady stream of scoops demonstrating 1 the direct involvement of nixon intimates in watergate. A more defiant speech was delivered on august 15, 1973.
The way magruder tells the story, nixon knew everything from the beginning. The scandal takes its name from the watergate complex in washington, d. He spoke publicly about ethics and his role in the watergate scandal. The indepth interviews with such participants as john dean, jeb magruder, counsel sam dash, and the washington post s bob woodward provide insights and some answers to dangling aspects of the discovery channel trilogy. Jan 01, 1999 an engaging read that examines the historical fallout from watergate, shadow s driving thesis focuses on what woodward terms the diminished presidency of the post watergate era. Sep 28, 2018 watergate plus 30 2003 unsubscribe from sherry jones. May 16, 2014 in 2003, the former watergate conspirator was back in the news when he came forward in the pbs documentary watergate plus 30. Watergate definition of watergate by the free dictionary. Will lyman, howard baker, carl bernstein, benjamin c. Watergate is a documentary series coproduced by the bbc and discovery, broadcast in 1994. Thus began the most explosive scandal in american history a scandal that brought. The fun cast is headed by tim robbins, paul newman and jennifer jason leigh.