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Works Cited
Primary Sources:
N.d. Affordable Political Items. Web. 11 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.affordablepoliticalitems.com/shop/images/uploads/ws00233.jpg>.
This is a site that includes a picture of a pin that shows the date of Nixons resignation. It
is a primary source, and I used it in a slideshow.
N.d. Amarillo. Web. 11 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.amarillo.com/images/headlines/112998/nixonLR.jpg>.
Has an archived photo of the stolen Watergate tapes. It is a primary source, and I used it
to show what the Watergate tapes look like.
N.d. American Religious Freedom. Web. 11 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.religiousfreedom.org/imgLib/20121024_ColsonChuck.jpg>.
This is simply a picture of Charles Colson. It is a primary source, and it is on my
conclusions page to symbolize that in the end, Charles Colson was a good man.
N.d. Beliefnet. Web. 11 Jan. 2015. <http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/files/2012/04/ChuckColson.jpg>.
This is a picture of Charles Colson giving a speech at one of his seminars. It is a primary
source, and it is used on my slideshow.
N.d. Bloomberg. Web. 11 Jan. 2015. <http://www.bloomberg.com/image/i_jBIVKVEb0w.jpg>.
This is a picture of Charles Colson when he was younger. It is a primary source, and it is used in
my slideshow.
N.d. Bloomberg. Web. 11 Jan. 2015. <http://www.bloomberg.com/image/iLOnTaNdUMyc.jpg>.
This is a picture of Charles Colson with friends that greeted him after he got out of jail. It is a
primary source, and it is used to show how happy people were when Colson got out of jail, and
started his reform programs.
Buckley, W. F. "Colson and Christianity." National Review 19 July 1974: 833. Print.

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This magazine article explains the transformation that Colson made with becoming a
Christian. It explains his reasons and how becoming a Christian has changed him. This
is a secondary source, because it doesnt include very many direct Colson quotes, and the
information wasnt from an interview.
N.d. Christian Globe. Web. 11 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.christianglobe.com/PPS/images/medium/00019652_h.jpg>.
This is the title of Colsons autobiography. I included it, because there wasnt very much
information on his books.
"Colson: From Tough Politics to Religion?" U. S. News 17 June 1974: 27. Print.
In this article, Colson was one of the People of the Week. It informs about his life,
and gives background on the things he helped Nixon accomplish. This is a primary
source, because it includes an interview of Colson as the source of information to make
this article.
"Colson's Gospel." Newsweek 17 Feb. 1975: 20. Print.
Paraphrased from Colsons words, this article explains Nixons reasons for the Watergate
scandal. Nixon worried that Ford was going to cause trouble by raising wages for school
teachers, and bus driver. Colson says Nixons actions to prevent Fords policies isnt the
one reason for the scandal, but it is definitely one of the reasons. This is a primary
source, because it uses many quotes from Colson and includes some pictures.
"Colson's Weird Scenario." Time 11 July 1974: 16. Print.
This primary source article is about how Colsons master was the CIA. He believed
that the CIA was out to infiltrate the White House to get what they wanted. This is a
primary source, because it includes many quotes from Richard Lee Bast, who was
Washingtons best private detective.
"Charles Colson on Knowing What Is Right." YouTube. Zondervan, n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2014.
This is a video clip from 2012, the year that Charles Colson died. Zondervan, a Christian
publishing company, had an interview with Charles Colson about doing what is right.
This is a primary source because, it shows Charles Colson as the speaker. It involves
why he thinks that he went to prison. From his perspective, he went to prison because he
was so determined to get President Nixon reelected that he ended up not being aware of
himself and what he was doing to achieve his goal.
"Charles W. Colson: Quotes." Charles W. Colson Quotes (Author of Born Again). Good Reads,
n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2014.

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This website is dedicated to finding quotes from the authors of books. On this page, there
are quotes by Charles W. Colson from all of the different books that he wrote; about
Christianity, and his life. Readers of the site can like quotes from many different
sources.
"Chuck Colson." Remembering Chuck Colson's Comments. The Chuck Colson Center, n.d. Web.
27 Oct. 2014.
The Chuck Colson center is an organization run by Colsons family making the
information from this site a primary source. The site is basically an obituary to his life
with quotes from people who knew Colson. This site gives background information
about Colson and his life including his relationship with President Nixon and
involvement with the Watergate scandal, as well as life after prison including his work in
prison reform, justice fellowship, and prison fellowship.
Colson, Charles W. Born Again. Old Tappan, NJ: Chosen, 1976. Print.
This book is an autobiography written by Charles Colson. This makes it a primary source
because it was written by the direct person who experienced the events. This book
includes sixteen pages of the documents from the trial that were revealed, and talks about
the Watergate scandal from an inside perspective. The book also talks about his
experience beyond the Watergate scandal discussing when he went to prison and when
exactly he gave his life to Christ and started prison reform.
Denenberg, Barry. The True Story of J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI. New York: Scholastic, 1993.
Print.
This book shows pictures and documents from the time period. It provides background
on the Watergate scandal and the FBIs involvement. This is a primary source because it
documents photos of Nixon. This relates to Charles Colson because it explains the
Watergate case that Colson was involved in which led to his prison sentence.
Dobbin, Muriel. "Colson Pleads Guilty, Pledges to Tell All He Knows." The Sun [Baltimore] 4
June 1974: n. pag. Print.
This article is about the things that Colson did immediately after his guilty plea. He
pleaded guilty after a trial in court. Because of his plea, he was charged with five years
in prison, and a fine of $5,000. This is a primary source, because it includes a picture of
Colson outside the courtroom answering questions and includes a speech that he gave
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Hakim, Joy. "Nixon: Vietnam, China and Watergate." All the People. New York: Oxford UP,
1995. 168-76. Print.
This book is a primary source because it contains photos from the time period and quotes
from President Nixon. The main primary source is the picture of a wanted poster
depicting President Nixon as the only person who hasnt been apprehended yet.
Hanrahan, John. "Dean 'Conspiracy' Claimed by Colson." The Washington Post 27 June 1973:
A21. Print.
This newspaper article explains that Colson keeps denying any involvement in the
Watergate scandal. He claims that it was Dean who hid the information from the
president, and that it wasnt he. This is a primary source, because its information is
mainly claimed by Colson.
N.d. The Huff Post. Web. 11 Jan. 2015. <http://i.huffpost.com/gen/577297/thumbs/r-CHUCKCOLSON-DEAD-600x275.jpg>.
This is an image of Colson in front of the court he was sentenced in, when he was older.
It is primary, and I used it on my title page.
"Justice Fellowship" Justice Fellowship. Justice Fellowship, n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2014.
Justice Fellowship was started by Charles Colson in 1983, as an addition to Prison
Fellowship, and still is happening in many prisons today. The Justice Fellowship website
includes a video that shows Colsons involvement in starting the ministry. The missions
vision is a justice system that results in restorative justice for victims, for those convicted
of crimes, and for their communities; their mission is to advocate for the reform of the
justice system so communities are safe, victims are respected, and offenders are
transformed.
"Nixon; Sentencing by Judge Gerhard Gesell." Time 1 July 1974: 11-12. Print.
This article explains Charles Wiggins tried to intervene in obtaining a lesser sentence for
Charles Colson. Wiggins said that because Colson was under the influence of the
president, he should be sentenced for obstruction of justice; but, Judge Gesell didnt
think it was a good enough reason. This is a primary source, because it includes
information about the sentencing that is not found in many other sources and because
Time interviewed Colson, the Judge, and Wiggins.

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"Prison Fellowship." Prison Fellowship Home Comments. Prison Fellowship, n.d. Web. 27 Oct.
2014.
Prison Fellowship is the organization that Charles Colson founded. On the organizations
website, it includes descriptions of their programs, training, and ways to get involved.
On the page that explains how the program started, it talks about the founder, Charles
Colson.
"The Billy Graham Center." A Letter to My Parole Officer. Wheaton College, n.d. Web. 27 Oct.
2014.
The Billy Graham center is a place where archives are kept of documents relating to
prominent Christians. This web page includes a primary sourcethe first half of typed
letter by Charles Colson to his parole officer. The letter explains the story of his
conversion, his early Christian life, and the beginning of his prison ministry.
"The Billy Graham Center." Charles W. Colson Memorial Page. Wheaton College, n.d. Web. 27
Oct. 2014.
This site is a memorial to Charles Colsons life, and actions. It includes his signature and
links to images and other archives. It references his autobiography, Born Again, and
explains when he contributed the papers in the archives, and how many papers he
contributed. Finally it includes a link to the letter of his parole officer, which is cited
above.
"The Man Who Is In." Newsweek 6 Sept. 1971: 16. Print.
This article informs about the In-box devised by Charles Colson and how he got into
the Watergate administration. The In-box is a system where one person doesnt handle
the office seriously, while someone else has their phone ringing all the time. The way
that Colson got in is through his incredibly persuasive self; as the article states, He ties a
knot in the loose ends very fast. This is a primary source because Newsweek
interviewed people who knew Colson, and put their words in the article, causing there to
be many quotes in the article, about, and from Colson.
N.d. The Mitchell Archives. Web. 11 Jan. 2015. <http://mitchellarchives.com/wpcontent/uploads/2008/11/nixon-resigns-hf.jpg>.
This is a picture of the actual New York Times front page that shows Nixons
resignation. It is a primary source, and I used it in my slideshow.

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"The Mystery of the Missing Tapes." Time 12 Nov. 1973: 22-23. Print.
This article explains and informs about the nine highly guarded recordings of the
presidents meetings. When all of the tapes go missing, even Nixons friends turn against
him. This primary source article includes quotes, and pictures about the missing tapes,
and of the missing tapes.
N.d. NM News and Views. Web. 11 Jan. 2015. <http://www.nmnewsandviews.com/wpcontent/uploads/2012/04/chuck-colson.jpg>.
This is a picture of Chuck Colson that shows his birth year and death year. It is a primary
source, and I used it in my slideshow.
N.d. Photobucket. Web. 11 Jan. 2015.
<http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k194/exmearden/NixonResigns.jpg>.
This is a photocopy of the New York Times front page, used in my slideshow. It is a
primary source.
N.d. The Scriptorium Daily. Web. 11 Jan. 2015. <http://scriptoriumdaily.com/wpcontent/uploads/2012/07/emptycross.jpg>.
This is a picture of one of the symbols of Christianity: the three crosses. It is a primary
source and it is used as a page link.
N.d. United States District Court for The District of Columbia. Web. 11 Jan. 2015.
<www.dcd.uscourts.gov/>.
This is a picture of the District Court of the District of Columbia. It is a primary source,
and it is used as a page link.
Wills, Gary. "'Born Again' Politics." New York Times Magazine 1 Aug. 1976: 8-52. Print.
This article informs about Colsons book, Born Again. This book has sold several
hundred thousand copies and Colson explains the book to the New York Times
Magazine. Colson has met with highly political Christians and Catholics that all think his
book is great because it reintroduces Christ in politics. This is a primary source, because
it includes many pictures, and part of an interview with Colson and another political
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N.d. Ysfine. Web. 11 Jan. 2015. <http://ysfine.com/houses/waterg11 .jpg>.
This is a picture of the Watergate complex. It is a primary source, and it is used in my
slideshow.

Secondary Sources:
"Biola University." Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Oct.
2014.
Biola University gave a Conviction and Courage award to Charles Colson after his
death. This secondary source from Biola University talks about Charles Colson, and why
he was given the award. The website explains how Charles Colson is a great example of
conviction and courage. It also includes a short video clip about the award inauguration.
The award was given to Charles Colsons son on his fathers behalf.
Buckley, W. F. "Colson and Christianity." National Review 19 July 1974: 833. Print.
This magazine article explains the transformation that Colson made with becoming a
Christian. It explains his reasons and what he does as a Christian. This is a secondary
source, because it doesnt include very many direct Colson quotes, and the information
wasnt from an interview.
"Colson's Motivation." National Review 27 June 1974: 686-87. Print.
This article explains why Colson considered a guilty plea after a religious conversion.
National Review believed that he would have a lot to say because he was on the inside
with Nixon. They further speculated that Colsons bad reputation as Nixons hatchet man
may become better due to his religious conversion. This is a secondary source, because
they dont review any interviews in the article and are basically getting the information
from others.
"Charles Colson Dies at 80; Watergate Felon and Prison Reformer." Los Angeles Times. Los
Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2012. Web. 26 Oct. 2014.
The Los Angeles Times has an article about The Watergate felon, and prison reformer,
Charles Colson. In this article, they say that he was a ruthless guy, but that after he went
to prison, he started prison reform. It also mentions the reward that he received for
starting, prison reform, from London. This is a secondary source because it is a
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"Charles Colson, Nixon's 'dirty Tricks' Man, Dies at 80." Washington Post. The Washington Post,
n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2014.
This newspaper article by the Washington Post gives a lot of information about Charles
Colson, and his involvement in the Watergate administration. It also explains the main
points of his prison reform program. This is a secondary source because it wasnt written
by a person who saw the event happen, and it wasnt written by the person who
experienced the events. This publication is important to include because it is a
nonreligious sourceThe Washington Post.
"Christian Worldview at the Chuck Colson Center." The Chuck Colson Center. N.p., n.d. Web.
27 Oct. 2014.
The Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview has a website that informs others
about Colsons prison reform project, including how it was shaped by his own personal
experiences, and how it grew into a movement for social justice. The website also
explains how Colson became a leader in Christian perspective on the world.
"Humbled Hatchet Man." Time 2 Feb. 1976: 20. Print.
This article explains how Colsons book, Born Again, reflects his life. His life is
overviewed in this source, and compared to the book. This is a secondary source because
it is discussed in comparison with Colsons own words recorded in Born Again. The
reporters didnt directly interview Colson for their article.
Media Center." Charles W. Colson (1931-2012). Wheaton College, n.d. Web. 27 Oct. 2014.
This page on the Wheaton College website describes Charles Colsons interaction with
the college. The Institute for Prison Ministry formed at Wheaton College because of
Colsons vision and leadership. This source also describes where to find other archives
of the letters, and documents; primary sources.
Noble, William. Presidential Power on Trial: From Watergate to All the President's Men.
Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow, 2009. Print.
This book informs about the Watergate scandal, and the trials relating to the Watergate
scandal. It is a secondary source because it was written about the general scandal with no
direct interviews. Charles Colson was a part of the Watergate scandal, so it is important
to understand what the Watergate scandal was, and how it happened, during the 1960s. It
talks about the historical significance of the Watergate crime, the path to court for those
who were involved, the trial in court and the outcome of the trial, and the impact of the
Watergate scandal. It also includes a summary of the movie, All the Presidents Men.

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"Spartacus Educational." Charles Colson. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
This site explains Charles Colsons background before the Nixon incident; it gives
background on where he was born, where he went to school and his time in the United
States Marine Corps. A few of the other things that this website explains include his
reform program, justice fellowship, and the Watergate scandal. Spartacus Educational
cites many primary sources, including President Nixons memoirs.
"The Colson Connection." Newsweek 25 June 1973: 24-25. Print.
This article informs about Colson in the fact that he was Nixons go to man if anything
went wrong during his presidency. Nixon really liked Colson. However, when Colson
was asked if he knew what was going on, he was outraged of being accused. This is a
secondary source, because it doesnt include very many quotes, pictures, and wasnt
written by Colson or someone who knew Colson.
"The Last Prisoner." Newsweek 10 Feb. 1975: 19. Print.
This magazine article explains that Colson was the last of the prisoners from the
Watergate scandal. He was let out of jail, six months early because of serious family
difficulties. This is a secondary source, because, although it includes a picture of the
Colson reunion, when his family got back together, it doesnt have any quotes or
interviews.