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Frank Mankiewicz discusses his book "U.S. v. Richard M. Nixon: The Final Crisis"

BROADCAST: Mar. 28, 1975 | DURATION: 00:48:25

Synopsis

Frank Mankiewicz discusses the events surrounding the Watergate scandal and his new book, "U.S. vs Richard M. Nixon: The Final Crisis." A major theme of the book is the fact that legal issues were at the heart of the Watergate scandal, but the Nixon administration portrayed it as a public relations issue. Other topics of discussion include investigative journalism and the role of certain individuals in the prosecution of Richard Nixon.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 28, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 48.13 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
48 minutes, 25 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting American History & Politics

People

Government Journalists

Tags

Mankiewicz, Frank, 1924- Mankiewicz, Frank, 1924---Interviews Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 Watergate Affair, 1972-1974 Broadcasting--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Mankiewicz, Frank, 1924-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Public relations and politics. Cox, Archibald, 1912-2004 Sirica, John J. Jaworski, Leon impeachment Stennis compromise Investigative Journalism Rodino, Peter W. Saturday Night Massacre Stennis, John C. (John Cornelius), 1901-1995

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