The Unsung Hero of the Watergate Scandal – Henry "Hank" S. Ruth Jr.

Dive deep into the defining moments of the Watergate scandal in this episode of PplPod, where we explore the life, career, and enduring legacy of Henry S. Ruth Jr.. Widely known as Hank Ruth, he served as the third Watergate special prosecutor for the United States Department of Justice and was instrumental in holding the highest office accountable.

Discover how Ruth bravely stood his ground against FBI agents to preserve crucial evidence during the infamous Saturday Night Massacre, immediately following President Richard Nixon firing the first special prosecutor, Archibald Cox. We trace Ruth's extraordinary legal journey, from his early days enforcing the Civil Rights Act in Mississippi and prosecuting organized crime, to stepping up after the resignation of Leon Jaworski.

Listeners will learn about Ruth's relentless pursuit of the truth, his questioning of Nixon regarding the missing 18 1/2 minutes of White House tapes, and the massive 277-page Watergate investigation report he submitted before stepping down in 1975. We also unpack his controversial but historically significant conclusion that President Gerald Ford’s pardon of Nixon was an appropriate use of presidential power rather than illegal interference. Finally, we cover his post-Watergate career, including his testimony against the Supreme Court nomination of Robert Bork and his work investigating the 1985 MOVE bombing.

Whether you are fascinated by American political history, constitutional law, or stories of exceptional public service, this episode reveals why Samuel Dash once said that without Hank Ruth, there might not have been a Watergate staff at all.

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