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Elizabeth Drew discussing her book, "Washington Journal: The Events of 1973-1974"

BROADCAST: Oct. 3, 1975 | DURATION: 00:54:22

Synopsis

Elizabeth Drew discussing her book, "Washington Journal: The Events of 1973-1974," about the uncertain times during the Watergate scandal. She describes the Saturday Night Massacre and the military alert that were attempts to cover-up Watergate, along with how people working inside the White House felt during these events.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 3, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 22 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists Government

Tags

Drew, Elizabeth--Interviews Drew, Elizabeth. Washington journal Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994--Impeachment. Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994--Resignation from office. Watergate Affair, 1972-1974 Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Watergate scandal Saturday Night Massacre Cox, Archibald, 1912-2004 Kissinger, Henry, 1923- impeachment Nixon White House tapes Stennis, John C. (John Cornelius), 1901-1995 Washington, D.C. 1973 oil crisis OPEC crisis Military alert Hunt, E. Howard (Everette Howard), 1918-2007 Hughes, Howard, 1905-1976 Robozo, Bebe

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