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Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

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Watergate and Political Transformations

This chapter examines the historical significance of the Watergate scandal during Nixon's presidency, detailing his national address and media coverage that heightened public awareness of governmental misconduct. It captures the political landscape of the time, contrasting Nixon's law-and-order rhetoric with the reality of scandals, and sets the stage for Jimmy Carter's emergence as a candidate promoting integrity. Additionally, the chapter explores the rise of political activism among religious leaders and how cultural shifts during the late 1970s transformed political discourse into a moral battleground.

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