White House Tape 858-003
John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon and L. Patrick Gray in the 29-minute White House recording numbered 858-003; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
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February
White House Tape 858-003
L. Patrick Gray appears with Richard Nixon and John Ehrlichman in the 29-minute White House recording numbered 858-003; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 858-003
Richard Nixon appears with John Ehrlichman and L. Patrick Gray in the 29-minute White House recording numbered 858-003; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Senate Watergate Investigation Planning
Discusses with Nixon the developing Senate Watergate investigation, John Dean's activities, minority counsel arrangements and possible White House responses.
Watergate IRS Questions
Discusses Internal Revenue Service issues and John Dean's activities during a broader review of the Watergate investigation.
Watergate Minority Counsel
Reviews the role of Senator Howard Baker's minority counsel, including Fred Thompson, as the Senate Watergate investigation takes shape.
White House Tape 862-004
John Ehrlichman appears with Richard Nixon in the 22-minute White House recording numbered 862-004; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 862-004
Richard Nixon appears with John Ehrlichman in the 22-minute White House recording numbered 862-004; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 862-006
Richard Nixon appears in the 44-minute White House recording numbered 862-006; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 864-004
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon in the 3-minute White House recording numbered 864-004; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 864-004
Richard Nixon appears with John Dean in the 3-minute White House recording numbered 864-004; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 865-014
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon in the 56-minute White House recording numbered 865-014; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 865-014
Richard Nixon appears with John Dean in the 56-minute White House recording numbered 865-014; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Second Dollar Devaluation
The United States announces another dollar devaluation, later setting the official gold price at 42.22 dollars as major currencies move toward floating exchange rates.
March
White House Tape 866-003
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon in the 26-minute White House recording numbered 866-003; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 866-003
Richard Nixon appears with John Dean in the 26-minute White House recording numbered 866-003; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Meeting With Paul O'Brien
Hunt met campaign attorney Paul O'Brien while pressing concerns that financial and other commitments made to him had not been fulfilled.
White House Tape 872-001
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon in the 4-minute White House recording numbered 872-001; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 872-001
Richard Nixon appears with John Dean in the 4-minute White House recording numbered 872-001; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Watergate Polling Request
Records Nixon's request for polling on Watergate's political effects and notes the President's extended meeting with John Dean about the scandal.
White House Tape 878-014
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 69-minute White House recording numbered 878-014; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 878-014
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Dean in the 69-minute White House recording numbered 878-014; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 878-014
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Dean in the 69-minute White House recording numbered 878-014; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Warning Over Unkept Commitments
Hunt told Paul O'Brien that promised support had not been provided and referred to sensitive activities he had performed for the White House.
White House Tape 882-012
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 33-minute White House recording numbered 882-012; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 882-012
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Dean in the 33-minute White House recording numbered 882-012; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 882-012
Richard Nixon appears with John Dean and H. R. Haldeman in the 33-minute White House recording numbered 882-012; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Contributors and White House Invitations
Reviews how political contributors and supporters figure in guest-list planning for state dinners and other White House social occasions.
State Dinner Guest Strategy
Discusses state-dinner guest lists, contributors, Democrats for Nixon and the political considerations surrounding invitations to White House social events.
Watergate
In his letter to Judge Sirica, McCord alleges that defendants were pressured to plead guilty and remain silent about the Watergate operation.
Watergate
In his letter to Judge Sirica, McCord states that perjury occurred during the Watergate trial.
Watergate
McCord sends a letter to United States District Judge John Sirica describing concerns about the Watergate case before sentencing.
Watergate
McCord states in his letter to Judge Sirica that the Watergate break-in was not an operation directed by the Central Intelligence Agency.
Watergate
McCord tells Judge Sirica that additional government officials, not yet publicly named, were involved in matters surrounding Watergate.
Watergate
Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James McCord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S. District Judge John Sirica.
Watergate
In the letter, McCord stated that he had been pressured to plead guilty and remain silent, that he had perjured himself during the trial, that the break-in was not a CIA operation, and that other, as yet unnamed Government officials.
Watergate
Judge Sirica urges McCord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee after McCord alleges involvement by additional officials.
Watergate
were involved. Judge Sirica urged McCord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee, which was about to begin its investigation
Watergate
Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James Mc Cord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S.
Watergate
Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James McCord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S.
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