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What did Fred Thompson have to do with the Watergate hearings?
In 1973, Fred Thompson was appointed minority counsel to assist the Republican senators on the Senate Watergate Committee.
What was Fred Thompson's role on the Senate Watergate Committee?
Fred Thompson was appointed minority counsel.

Question: could you tell me something interesting about the article please.
Self-contained rewrite: Could you tell me something interesting about Fred Thompson and his role in the Watergate hearings?