Brit Hume

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• Brit Hume discusses the process of investigation of the Watergate scandal

  Brit Hume, news personality, discusses the ins and outs, the postives and negatives, of the questioning of the key players involved in the Watergate scandal that rocked the presidency of Richard Nixon in the mid 1970s. Hume credits the key legislators, such as Sam Ervin, for properly handling the delicate and volitile situation.

  Nov. 28, 1973Save
• Brit Hume looks back on the move to impeach Nixon

  Brit Hume reminisces about some of the more notable moments in the public's push to persuade legislators to impeach President Richard Nixon. This audio clip includes a story about the man who, dressed in a Nixon mask and jail fatigues, got drivers to "honk for impeachment."

  Nov. 28, 1973Save
• Brit Hume details how Nixon presidency may end

  News personality Brit Hume discusses his three theories on how the Nixon presidency may come to an end, be it through impeachment or resignation. Hume's theories point less towards the latter, stating that Nixon will only step down if faced with a certain impeachment and conviction from the Senate. He also discusses other players in the scandal, as well as other issues facing the administration, including the energy crisis.

  Nov. 27, 1973Save