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Colin's Last Stand, Episode 13: How Watergate Destroyed Richard Nixon (Patreon)

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How Watergate Destroyed Richard Nixon -- Colin's Last Stand (Episode 13)

Calculating, determined, and smart, Richard Nixon should have been one of the 20th century's great presidents. But the Watergate Scandal rapidly unraveled a man known as much for his dishonesty as for his brilliance. Colin's Last Stand is free of baked-in ads, product placement, and other obnoxious forms of advertising because of your support. Please consider subscribing to CLS' Patreon to show your support for independent historical and political content: http://www.patreon.com/colinslaststand Twitter: @notaxation Instagram: @clsmoriarty Facebook: /colinslaststand Reddit: /r/ColinsLastStand Still images in this video were acquired from the following sources, for which Colin's Last Stand is thankful: ABC News, Amazon, Anderson Americana, Biography, Boston Globe, City-Data, CNN, Duke University, History.com, National Geographic, New York Daily News, New York Post, Newsweek, Orange Juice Blog, Past Daily, Quote Master, The Independent, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Richard Nixon Foundation, Tubefilter, US National Archives, WBUR, Vox, Wikimedia, and Wikipedia. Selected Bibliography/Reading List: https://www.vox.com/2017/5/13/15610188/james-comey-donald-trump-richard-nixon-fbi-watergate http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/watergate/articles/080974-3.htm https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-man-whose-impeachment-vote-saved-andrew-johnson https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/kent-csi/vol44no5/html/v44i5a01p.htm http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/alger-hiss-convicted-of-perjury http://www.thisdayinquotes.com/2009/11/you-won-have-nixon-to-kick-around-any.html https://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2010/11/03/peace-with-honor-lessons-from-ending-the-vietnam-war/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/nixons-great-decision-on-china-40-years-later/2012/02/10/gIQAtFh34Q_story.html?utm_term=.80fdaf46a4a5 https://history.state.gov/milestones/1969-1976/salt https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/jan-23-1973-nixon-announces-end-of-u-s-involvement-in-vietnam/comment-page-1/ http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/pentagon-papers https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/08/08/watergate-and-the-white-house-the-third-rate-burglary-that-toppled-a-president http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nixons-re-election-employees-are-arrested-for-burglary https://www.thoughtco.com/what-was-creep-105479 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/watergate/articles/080172-1.htm https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/fbis-no-2-was-deep-throat-mark-felt-ends-30-year-mystery-of-the-posts-watergate-source/2012/06/04/ http://www.nytimes.com/1987/11/30/opinion/why-the-watergate-break-in.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/watergate/articles/060373-1.htm http://articles.latimes.com/1990-03-25/news/mn-212_1_nixon-cia-watergate https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/09/the-checkers-speech-after-60-years/262172/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/3-top-nixon-aides-kleindienst-out-president-accepts-full-responsibility-richardson-will-conduct-new-probe/2012/06/04/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/last-two-guilty-in-watergate-plot/2012/06/04/gJQAQQdHJV_story.html?utm_term=.60fda1953be0 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/president-taped-talks-phone-calls-lawyer-ties-ehrlichman-to-payments/2012/06/04/gJQAc9CCJV_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/cox-is-chosen-as-special-prosecutor/2012/06/04/gJQAEhPDJV_story.html http://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-ol-the-saturday-night-massacre-20170130-htmlstory.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/watergate/articles/102173-2.htm http://www.nytimes.com/1987/09/11/opinion/l-what-bork-did-in-watergate-was-obstruction-293787.html https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/on-this-day-senate-rejects-robert-bork-for-the-supreme-court/ http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/grand-jury-indicts-watergate-break-in-1974-article-1.2129087 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/president-hands-over-transcripts/2012/06/04/gJQA4rJ4IV_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/court-orders-nixon-to-yield-tapes-president-promises-to-comply-fully/2012/06/04/gJQAZSw0IV_story.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/watergate/articles/072874-1.htm http://www.politico.com/story/2009/09/president-gerald-ford-pardons-richard-nixon-sept-8-1974-213370 http://mashable.com/2016/10/26/44-in-52-gerald-ford/#EFyX2olwsgq5 http://www.nytimes.com/1985/06/13/us/on-nixon-s-rehabilitation-of-nixon.html

Comments

Owen

Do you agree with Ford's decision to pardon Nixon? I know he did it to basically just shut the door on it and move on, but do you think the lack of prosecution for these crimes was really good for the country? I know you mentioned that he lost the election (probably) because of it. I have mixed thoughts on it, but curious where you stand on it. - Seems to be we protect politicians to much, and even though Nixon had some good accomplishments... I don't know if he should have been protected like that.

four24twenty

"Dwight Eisenhower was a fucking G."

Anonymous

Nice man. I genuinely learned something this episode. I know very little about Nixon, though I'm very interested. I heard that he gracefully stepped down from a very close election against Kennedy that he easily could have called for a recount but took it like a champ instead. Then again, that was from "Race For The White House" on CNN and I take everything they say with a big grain of salt. Good job man.

Jeremy Meyer

So much <3 for this episode. The intro, the storytelling vibe. The hotel pics. This is history the way it was made to be played.

Khalil Sadi

I'd done some reading on Nixon a few weeks back. The only thing I knew about him was Watergate. That dude, as crooked and shady as he was, actually did a lot of great shit. He was politically savvy, and had been around for a while in "the grass roots" politically. So in that sense, Trump is definitely no Nixon, lol. Man, what a great episode. I learned so much about what surrounded the scandal and I can see some parallels going on with the current situation -- even though we don't have much evidence, yet. I'd also like to commend and thank you for all the hard work you're doing, Col. The research and care you put into this really shows. Keep this shit going, my man!

Jeremy Meyer

Nixon's my guy. Oliver Stone's film came out I was 18 in film school. I wore out the VHS. But I can not even imagine a Watergate-esque scenario unfolding today with social media. 17 intelligence agencies, the dark web, the deep web, etc... How would an epic modern cover up possibly work?

David Kramme

Awesome video Colin, there's a great doc on Netflix right now about Roger Stone, highly recommended, follows him from Nixon up until Trump's election win.

Jeremy Meyer

FBI is running a counterintelligence investigation against Russia, not a criminal investigation of Trump. This is geopolitics, not law. Most of the findings will be classified for spycraft reasons.

Anonymous

Wonderful video Colin. I always enjoy listening to your insight. Keep up the great work!

Gavin Todd

A People's History of the United States is free on iBooks in the UK, 3rd entry when you search the title. I couldn't get iTunes to download the paid edition. Free one seems to be the full thing though...

Luke Drake

I'd never really delved too deep into Watergate before besides the basics, so I learned a hell of a lot from this. Fantastic summary and breakdown Colin, stuff like this is why I'm here 👊

GabrieleEU

He practically ended the Bretton Woods agreement, a decision we are damaged by to this very day. I guess for me this eclipses every choice (even good ones) he made.

Seth Eden

Probably my favorite video you have put out, loved the 'story time' vibe of you breaking down a complex issue into an abstract of sorts that I think works as a great jumping off point should one (myself included) want to learn more. Keep it up man.

Anonymous

Another great episode, man. You keep hitting them out of the park.

Anonymous

They keep getting better, love the history lesson vids like this one.

Brent Lindquist

Yet another great video. I love these fresh looks at history. Once again, I learned a great deal!

Anonymous

That was a great episode. Never been this excited about learning history about the US (the country that has welcomed me for 4 years now). Btw, I recall watching this documentary on Netflix (The 13th, i think is called) and it portrays Nixon as a racist, any real substance to that? I wanted to do some research on it but never got to it. Thanks, Colin!

Anonymous

Hey Colin I loved the little story you told before you got into the actual subject of the video. Keep doing more of that on the relaxed/less produced videos!

John Quinn

This was a really great video. Very informative. I’ve been really wanting to learn more about Nixon, and I really appreciate the overview you gave.

Ivan Greenspan

I know you are staying away from pushing merch but I would appreciate a basic CLS t-shirt with the logo.

Anonymous

The same thing happened to me Sunday..tried to purchase a new gun and the store was closed. Had to drive across town to the only open store! Colin do you plan on getting a license or car now that you are in a "real" city? 😉

Ian Andrews

Fantastic episode! Great subject and very entertaining. Thanks mate

James Schubert

Great episode this, Colin! Watergate is one of those things we hear mentioned a lot in Britain but don't always know much about (other than the Frost/Nixon interviews of course). Anyway, great job. Very proud to be supporting this venture of yours.

Anonymous

Another interesting episode, thank you Colin. Take care

Casey Lloyd

This was one of my favorites so far. Very interesting. Thanks Colin!

ScKeptiC17

Excellent episode! My dad always said he felt Nixon did a good job in the office but never elaborated why. I never asked deeper questions because we were only taught in school about Watergate, so it's awesome to hear more details in this way!

Anonymous

This video is definitely one of my favorites so far. I can tell that you are getting better and more comfortable with each video.

Last Stand Media
>>5189501

I don't know that he had much of a choice, though I think it certainly contributed heavily to his loss to Carter in '76.

Last Stand Media
>>5194588

Thanks! Glad you dug it. I'll be sticking to this format a lot more moving forward, since it seems to be resonating most with folks.

Last Stand Media
>>5197381

I'm glad you dug the episode! I don't know enough about Nixon's racial leanings, to be honest, but considering the time and place, it's entirely possible. The Southern Strategy would certainly play a role in that.

Anonymous

That was well put together Colin. As a Canadian, my history of Watergate was spotty at best. Thank you for this.

Chris Eboli

Awesome video. Learned a lot I hadn't previously learned or retained

Tyler

Deepthroat?... The informant from the Watergate scandal?