Conspiracy: Nixon, Watergate, and Democracy's Defenders (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781534480032)

The story of President Richard Nixon and those who fought against him comes to life in this insightful and accessible nonfiction middle grade book from the author of Fly Girls and Fighting for the Forest.

The Watergate scandal created one of the greatest constitutional crises in American history. When the House Judiciary Committee approved three articles of impeachment against President Richard Nixon and the Supreme Court ruled that he had to turn over to Congress the tapes that proved the claims against him, he realized his support in the Senate had collapsed. He resigned rather than face almost certain conviction on abuse of power and obstruction of justice.

We know the villain's story well, but what about the heroes? When the country's own leader turned his back on the Constitution, who was there to defend it?

Conspiracy is about the reporters, prosecutors, judges, justices, members of Congress, and members of the public who supported and defended the Constitution when it needed it most.

Author: Pearson
ISBN-10: 153448003X
ISBN-13: 9781534480032
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 10/13/2020
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2020
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2020
School Library Journal 11/01/2020 pg. 85
Publishers Weekly 11/09/2020