Watergate, Vol.5: The Testimony of John Ehrlichman and H. R. Haldeman

Released in 1975, the fifth volume in the Folkways Watergate Series contains the testimony of two central figures in the scandal’s unfolding: White House counsel John Ehrlichman and Nixon’s chief-of-staff, H. R. Haldeman. Known around Washington as the “tyrannical duo,” Ehrlichman and Haldeman surprised audiences at the 1973 Senate hearing with their calm testimony, though they were vehement in their defense of President Nixon’s actions. In the recording Ehrlichman refutes John Dean’s testimony (found on Watergate: Vol. 3, FW05553) that Nixon’s inner circle was permeated by paranoia and fear. Similarly, Haldeman contends that “at no time, nor in any way, did [Nixon] suggest, direct or participate in any cover-up of the Watergate investigation.” Liner notes provide context for and a brief summary of the pair’s appearance before the Senate committee.

Track Listing

101	The March 21st Meeting	John Ehrlichman	12:19
102	The Ellsberg Case / The Plumbers	John Ehrlichman	04:01
103	The FBI Investigation	John Ehrlichman	04:12
104	Political Espionage	John Ehrlichman	03:44
201	Opening Statement	H.R. Haldeman	01:54
202	The Tapes	H.R. Haldeman	05:12
203	His Staff	H.R. Haldeman	03:24
204	The Internal Revenue Service	H.R. Haldeman	04:26
205	Handling Demonstrators	H.R. Haldeman	05:22
206	Attacking the Democrats	H.R. Haldeman	09:13