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Jeffrey Toobin

City Arts & Lectures

CHAPTER

Nixon, Ford, and the Fallout of Watergate

This chapter explores the unraveling of Richard Nixon's presidency amid the Watergate scandal, focusing on the critical role of the Oval Office taping system. It examines the appointment of Gerald Ford as vice president and the implications of Nixon's resignation, while also discussing the complicated negotiations surrounding Nixon's pardon. The narrative contrasts the personalities of Ford and Nixon, delving into the legacy of presidential pardons and the evolving legal landscape regarding prosecutions of former presidents.

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