Robert Dallek (Author Interview) (May 27, 2007)

The video explores the profound impact of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger on modern presidency, focusing on their complex relationship and the newly available documents and tapes that shed light on their secretive dealings. It discusses the Watergate scandal, Nixon's downfall, and Kissinger's political survival, highlighting the importance of media and democratic institutions in checking power.

What was the profound effect of Nixon and Kissinger's relationship on the modern presidency?

What new material did historian Robert Dallek use to explore the relationship between Nixon and Kissinger?

In what ways did Kissinger's role change during the Yom Kippur War?

What were some of the significant foreign policy achievements attributed to Nixon and Kissinger?

How did the Watergate scandal impact Nixon's presidency and his relationship with Kissinger?

How did the public perception of Nixon and Kissinger differ after the Watergate scandal?

What lessons about power and media does Dallek suggest we learn from the relationship between Nixon and Kissinger?