G. Gordon Liddy

G. Gordon Liddy was an American lawyer, soldier, and former FBI agent, born on November 30, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his involvement in the Watergate scandal, which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974.

Liddy initially served in the U.S. Army and later worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). However, his most significant role came in the early 1970s when he became a central figure in the Watergate scandal. As part of the Nixon administration's "plumbers" unit, his task was to stop or respond to the leaks of classified information, especially related to the Vietnam War. His actions included orchestrating the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972, which led to the discovery of a larger conspiracy that eventually implicated Nixon and his associates.

Liddy was convicted for his role in the break-in and was sentenced to 4 years in prison. He served about 4 and a half years before being released on parole.

After his release from prison, Liddy reinvented himself as a radio talk show host, author, and public speaker. He became a prominent figure in conservative circles and remained unapologetic about his actions during the Watergate scandal. He wrote several books, including Will (1980), his memoir, and Gordon Liddy's 10th Victim (1997), a work of fiction.

Liddy passed away on March 30, 2021, at the age of 91. Despite his controversial past, he remained a figure of interest in American political history.