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The second panel consisted of those involved with the investigation and defense and other experts on Watergate. They talked about their experiences during the scandal and its influence on Am…

A party was held to celebrate the posthumous publication of Meg Greenfield’s book Washington, published by PublicAffairs. The book is an inside view of the U.S. federal capital from a journa…

The Newseum hosted a panel discussion on the 25th Anniversary of the Watergate scandal that culminated in the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Participants spoke about the events lead…

Author Leonard Garment talked about his book In Search of Deep Throat: The Greatest Political Mystery of Our Time, published by Basic Books. The book examines the Watergate scandal and its …

Leonard Garment talked about his book, Crazy Rhythm: My Journey from Brooklyn, Jazz, and Wall Street to Nixon’s White House, Watergate and Beyond, published by Times Books. He reminisced abo…

Panelists discussed the legacy of the Watergate tapes as the National Archives continues to release them. This was part of a symposium in honor of the 25th anniversary of the break-in at the…

The Senate Indian Affairs Committee sponsored a briefing on the history of federal tribal relations. Participants spoke about the history and context of federal Indian policy and focused on …

The panelists discussed the anniversary of the Watergate burglary in which five men broke into the Democratic Party headquarters in the Watergate building. President Nixon resigned just over…

Panelists discussed how Oliver Stone’s movie, “Nixon,” portrays President Nixon’s political career and presidential term. They debated how accurate the movie was and whether it even should h…

The Freedom Forum hosted a panel discussion on "Congressional Leaks and Subpoenas of Journalists". Two journalists produced stories based on leaked information concerning allegations of se…

Ms. Sedlmayr responded to earlier statements by Senator DeConcini and admitted that she had advised Senator DeConcini against any association with Mr. Keating. Edwin Gray, a former top regu…

Special Committee on Investigations held hearings to examine various matters relating to Indian affairs, focusing on problems arising from federal government representation of Indian interes…

Students from Oxford and Northwestern Universities took part in an Oxford-style debate on the public’s right to know versus a political candidate’s right to privacy. Outside experts in the s…

McFarlane is recalled to respond to differences between his earlier testimony and testimony given by Oliver North. McFarlane denies giving North specific authorization for many contra suppor…

Robert McFarlane was questioned about President Ronald Reagan’s knowledge of Oliver North’s activities. Mr. McFarlane testified that Colonel Oliver North seemed to be in regular contact with…

Robert McFarlane was questioned further about his role in soliciting funds for the Contras. He admited withholding information in December 1986 testimony before a congressional investigative…

Robert McFarlane testified about a Reagan administration plan involving Drug Enforcement Administration agents using 2 million dollars to pay bribes and ransom for the release of U.S. hostag…