Nixon calls Mitchell to discuss Watergate burglary 40 years ago tonight (1972)


Video: June 20, 1972 (at 4:23)

(Tuesday, June 20, 1972) — U.S. President Richard Nixon said he called John Mitchell tonight to cheer him up because Mitchell was chagrined because he had not properly controlled those under him — in the re-election campaign, which he headed — and the Watergate burglary was embarrassing the administration.