G. GORDON LIDDY
Consequence, Scandal, and the
Carceral Landscape of D.C. & Northern Virginia
Join the Reception on Feb. 14th, from 4:30-6:30PM
“The Man Who Refused to Break”
The Reality: G. Gordon Liddy wasn't just a participant in Watergate; he was its most theatrical architect. While he cultivated a persona of the "ultimate political soldier," his actions led to a national crisis and a prison sentence he wore like a badge of honor.
The Prison Connection: Explore the "Celebrity Inmate" paradox—why Liddy’s status as a federal operative meant he never stepped foot in the D.C. Jail, despite his crimes happening just miles away.
Explore the exhibition
Meet our Guest Curator
Randolph Welch is a Public History graduate student and an active-duty Senior Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard with over 25 years of military service. Residing in Springfield, Virginia, with his wife, Amanda, he is currently completing his Master’s degree at SUNY Empire State University. This exhibition was developed as a cornerstone of his graduate research in exhibition design.
While a recent arrival to Northern Virginia, Welch has quickly embraced the region’s complex, layered past. Professionally, he is dedicated to sharing compelling historical narratives in engaging and accessible ways. This exhibition reflects his firm belief that public history is essential to our understanding of power, accountability, and community memory.
