The Washington Post described Charles Colson in 1972 as one of the most powerful presidential aides, variously described as a troubleshooter and as a master of dirty tricks.

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The Washington Post described Charles Colson in 1972 as one of the most powerful presidential aides, variously described as a troubleshooter and as a master of dirty tricks.

Watergate figure Charles Colson has died at 80

The Associated Press

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WASHINGTON – He was described as the “evil genius” of the Nixon administration, and spent the better part of a year in prison for a Watergate-related conviction. His proclamations following his release that he was a new man, redeemed by his religious faith, were met with more than skepticism by those angered at the abuses he had perpetrated as one of Nixon’s hatchet men.

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