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Wednesday, June 30, 1971

After the Supreme Court rules in favor of the press to publish the Pentagon Papers, a furious Nixon asks Charles Colson to plug the leaks no matter what it takes.

Friday, June 30, 1972

Nixon and Haldeman discuss the need for Mitchell to resign to diminish any further connection to the White House. For months, Nixon has told people that the behavior of Mitchell's wife, Martha, had been taking a toll on him. Mitchell is summoned and encouraged to resign.
Felt leaks the contents of Hunt's safe to the Washington Daily News who report that a map of the Watergate offices was included in the items.

"The central question at this point is simply put. What the did the President know, and when did he know it?"

Howard Baker | Senator