1974 G Gordon Liddy release Watergate Washington DC Original Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 8x10.5" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.G. Gordon Liddy stands in a doorway, wearing a suit and tie, holding books and files. He has a notable mustache and beard, likely grown during his time in prison. This photograph captures him shortly after being released on bail, following the Watergate scandal, in Washington, D.C., on October 15, 1974.G. Gordon Liddy was a key figure in the Watergate scandal, which involved political espionage and led to President Nixon’s resignation. Liddy, known for his silence and refusal to testify, served significant time in prison. His release marked a notable point in the unraveling of the Watergate saga.Text present on photo: - On the front: "WASHINGTON, OCT. 15 — LIDDY RELEASED — Gordon Liddy, the silent defendant in the original Watergate break-in, leaves U.S. District Court Tuesday following his release on $5,000 bond after serving over 21 months in jail. (AP Wirephoto) (SEE AP AAA Wire Story) (21125stf) 1974"- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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