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When Judge John Sirica gaveled the trial of the Watergate seven to order on January 8, 1973, federal investigators had already discovered a covert slush fund used to underwrite nefarious activities against Democrats. The money and the men on trial could be linked to the Committee to Re-elect the President (CRP) at whose head sat the former ...
Jun 29, 2021 · His new book draws extensively on secret recordings of President Richard Nixon's White House for a look at a critical six-month period in the Watergate scandal. The book is "King Richard: Nixon ...
Aug 8, 2014 · The incident eventually led to Nixon's near-impeachment and resignation. (Video via U.S. National Archives) Watergate brought to light Nixon's hefty campaign donors and funds. Nixon had received millions from individual donors in both of his elections. Nixon also was accused of keeping a campaign fund of about $18,000 for his personal use.
Aug 9, 2013 · Watergate remains the greatest political scandal in modern American history. It culminated not only in President Nixon’s announcement of his resignation, 39 years ago Thursday, but in the ...
When Judge John Sirica gaveled the trial of the Watergate seven to order on January 8, 1973, federal investigators had already discovered a covert slush fund used to underwrite nefarious activities against Democrats. The money and the men on trial could be linked to the Committee to Re-elect the President (CRP) at whose head sat the former ...
Oct 31, 1997 · On Nov. 1, 1972, as Election Day approached, Mr. Nixon knew he would win by a landslide. He was confident that he could fend off the scandal. People would never believe he was part of Watergate ...
His decision to testify about the Watergate cover-up prompted the White House to attempt to blame the cover-up on him. Senate Resolution 60 passed on February 7, 1973. The committee began televised hearings on Watergate on May 17. Less than two miles away, on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, the US Senate was also beginning an investigation.
