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To Speak Up
Jul 18, 2023
Exploring the impact of the Watergate scandal, a former office manager reveals her role in testifying against the Watergate seven, two sisters reflect on their mother's fearlessness in the White House, discussing indictments and the existence of White House tapes, and a former Air Force colonel discusses the consequences he faced for revealing the truth.
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- Joan Temple's detailed notes from a phone call with Howard Hunt became crucial evidence in the Watergate trial and were later used in the Watergate hearings.
- Alexander Butterfield's decision to expose the existence of the voice-activated taping system in the White House, including the disclosure of a smoking gun tape, greatly contributed to the investigation and ultimately led to Nixon's resignation.
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Joan Temple's Role in the Watergate Scandal
Joan Temple, formerly known as Joan Hall, worked as an administrative assistant for attorney Charles "Chuck" Colson in the White House. Colson, known as the hatchet man of the Nixon administration, involved Joan in secretive and sometimes unethical tasks. Joan's detailed notes from a phone call with Howard Hunt became crucial evidence in the Watergate trial and were later used in the Watergate hearings. Joan's bravery to testify and provide accurate information played a significant role in uncovering the truth about Nixon's involvement.
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