WATERGATE Considered as an Organization Chart of Semi-Precious Stones (and other essays) (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

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"Even Napoleon had his Watergate." - Yogi BerraEverything you ever wanted to know about the Watergate scandal (but were afraid to ask!)In this light-hearted yet insightful tour through the Nixon White House, the Committee to Re-Elect the President, and the various investigative committees, you'll meet fascinating characters from Richard Nixon himself to such lieutenants as a G. Gordon Liddy and John Dean. You'll gain insights into the origin of the scandal, the motives of the players, and how the situation spiraled so badly out of control.Essays include* Watergate and Me, a personal view of the scandal* My Nixon Dream, by underground cartoonist Steve Stiles* Watergate Considered as an Org Chart of Semi-Precious Stones (Gordon Liddy's Operation GEMSTONE)* Duct and Other Tapes (the break-in)* Come Back to the Five and Dime Again, John Dean, John Dean (management of the cover-up)* Let's Go to the Tape, Johnny! (the White House tapes)* Saturday Night's Alright (for Firing) (the Saturday Night Massacre)* By Hook or By Crook (Nixon's "I am not a crook" news conference)* The Smoking Gun Goes Off (revelations from the tapes)* Mr. Jameson Goes to Washington (in which Spider-Man(R) becomes involved in Watergate)along with a Watergate Cast of Characters and Timeline!Illustrated with photographs, cartoons, diagrams, and political memorabilia, WATERGATE CONSIDERED AS AN ORG CHART OF SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES is a delightful addition to anyone's collection of political books.Watergate was never like this!