Watergate Break-In / All the President's Men Guided In-Person Walking Tour
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Forty-nine years ago in August of 1974, Richard Nixon became the first U.S. President to resign. The reason would trace back to five men who were arrested for breaking in to an office at the Watergate complex in June of 1972.
And remember the great movie “All The President’s Men” (nominated for 8 Academy Awards - winning 4) with Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of the Washington Post?
This will be an in-person on location event, and will not be streamed on-line.
Let’s take a guided walking tour to see some of the actual sites associated with the Watergate break-in and learn more about the book and film "All The President's Men."
We will not be going inside any buildings but only looking from the outside, while I explain what happened.
While all large cities have museums, art galleries and sports teams - Washington, DC is unique in that you can see the exact places where so many important events in our nation's history took place. Watergate is a perfect example. It was the biggest political scandal in American history, and the subsequent book and film "All The President's Men" highlights one of the greatest detective stories in journalistic history. Come see for yourself where it all took place - right here in Washington, DC - on our "Watergate Break-In / All The President's Men" guided walking tour!
"All The President's Men" Film Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuaYh9_ZK1U
This program is led by Harry Phillips, who has been leading tours of Arlington National Cemetery and other locations in the Washington DC area.
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Meeting Point: The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station - street-level exit. Look for your host Harry, wearing a light-colored broad-brimmed hat and a group of friendly people. If you arrive late, look for the group near the meeting place where I do the introduction. If you don't see us there, walk towards the Watergate complex on New Hampshire Ave. and look for our tour group.
Weather: This event will take place light rain (sprinkles) or shine.
Disclaimer: Participants are fully responsible for their own safety and not the event organizer: Washington, DC History & Culture.
There is no upfront cost to the tour, but I will accept gratuities at the conclusion.
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We look forward to seeing you!