Special News Broadcast recorded from CBS Evening News for Tuesday, Jun 26, 1973
Title: Senate Watergate Hearings - Commentary
| Abstract: | As the hearings recess, so the Senators can go vote on pending legislation CBS anchors George Herman and Nelson Benton analyzes Senator Joseph Montoya’s questioning of John Dean.An interview, by an unnamed reporter, of Senator Howard Baker about the questioning of John Dean. Other unnamed reporters ask about John Dean’s credibility, the White House logs that are in conflict with Dean’s testimony and the February 27th conversation between President Richard Nixon and John Dean.George Herman and Nelson Benton discuss John Dean’s testimony as it pertains to President Nixon and his role in the cover-up of the break-in at the Watergate.CBS reporter Leslie Stahl interviews Minority Counsel Fred Thompson about the questions submitted by the White House and should the President be subpoenaed. Leslie Stahl then goes on to ask should the White House give a written statement in answer to John Dean’s testimony. Committee Chairman Sam Ervin calls the committee to order and Senator Joseph Montoya resumes questioning John Dean. |
| Begin Time: | 04:14:00 pm |
| End Time: | 04:26:00 pm |
| TVN Record Number: | 877323 |
| Copyright: | Abstract and Metadata (c) 1973-2009 Vanderbilt University |
| More Information: | Contact the staff of the Archive. |
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