Italian connections to the infamous Washington landmark.
Until the break-in that occurred the night of 16 June 1972 in the offices of the Democratic National Committee, the Watergate was known primarily as a place of luxury and privacy. In the decades since, of course, the place has become synonymous with scandal.
I recently had the opportunity to write the complete history of the Watergate complex, beginning with the original purchase of the vacant land in February 1960 to the present day. I interviewed current and former residents and unearthed documents from a variety of sources, including the libraries of 13 US presidents and the National Archives.
My journey into the Watergates past also led me to Rome.
On a cold November day at the Cen…
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