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To Speak Up

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Contradicting Nixon and Facing Repercussions: A Story of Loyalty and Truth

Former Air Force colonel and Deputy Assistant to President Nixon, Alexander Butterfield, discusses his experience revealing the truth during the Watergate scandal and the consequences he faced for contradicting Nixon's statements. This chapter explores the importance of honesty and how Butterfield's revelation ultimately led to Nixon's resignation.

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