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John Wesley Dean III (born October 14, 1938) is an American attorney who served as White House Counsel for U.S. President Richard Nixon from July 1970 until April 1973. Dean is known for his role in the cover-up of the Watergate scandal and his subsequent testimony to Congress as a witness.
John Dean, American lawyer who served as White House counsel (1970–73) to U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and whose revelation of official participation in the Watergate scandal ultimately led to the resignation of the president and the imprisonment of Dean himself and other top aides.
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Sep 5, 2018 · John Dean was Nixon's White House counsel who exposed the president's role in the Watergate cover-up. He testified before Congress and revealed the existence of tapes that implicated Nixon in obstruction of justice.
- Becky Little
Jun 15, 2012 · Learn about the key players in the Watergate scandal that brought down Richard Nixon, from the burglars to the White House officials. Find out what happened to them after the investigation and how they shaped history.
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Jun 1, 2022 · After John Dean gave his historic 1973 testimony on the Watergate scandal that eventually brought down the Nixon White House, he wanted to move on with his life.
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Oct 29, 2009 · John Dean was a former White House counsel who testified against Nixon in the Watergate scandal. He helped expose the president's crimes and cover-up, and his testimony led to Nixon's resignation in 1974.
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Jun 6, 2017 · John Dean, the former White House counsel who became a whistleblower in the Watergate scandal, shares his insights and revelations in a 2017 interview. He discusses Nixon's secrets, enemies, cover-up, and the lessons of Watergate for the presidency.
