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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.