Being Nixon: Evan Thomas on a new history of Richard Nixon

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This file photo shows President Richard Nixon in Youngstown, Ohio, as he campaigns in the northeastern area of the state in October 1972.
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In his new book, writer Evan Thomas examines Richard Nixon, his presidency and his White House administration.

Thomas explores how the Nixon White House got so out of hand and how that internal turmoil led eventually to Nixon's downfall.