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

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

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The March 21st Meeting John Ehrlichman 12:19
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The Ellsberg Case & the Plumbers John Ehrlichman 04:01
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The FBI Investigation John Ehrlichman 04:12
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Political Espionage John Ehrlichman 03:44
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Opening Statement H.R. Haldeman 01:54
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The Tapes H.R. Haldeman 05:12
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His Staff H.R. Haldeman 03:24
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The Internal Revenue Service H.R. Haldeman 04:26
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Handling Demonstrators H.R. Haldeman 05:22
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Attacking the Democrats H.R. Haldeman 09:13