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The Nixon Connection, Part II |
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 Once upon a time, a president and a billionaire may have forged an indirect connection to Las Vegas. Senator Richard Bryan explains.
Howard Hughes' story is inseparable from the history of Las Vegas and to Richard Nixon. The break-in to the Watergate Hotel may have been motivated by Nixon's connection to Howard Hughes and his money. Hughes had also lent money to Nixon's younger brother, Donald Nixon. And Las Vegas Sun publisher, Hank Greenspan's office break-in may have been connected to the Watergate incident as well. For the details, listen online.
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Our essays are written by Michael Green, professor at the College of Southern Nevada. Nevada Yesterdays is funded by the Nevada Humanities and dedicated to the memory of Frank Wright.
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