The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal in the United States involving the administration of President Richard Nixon from 1972 to 1974 that led to Nixon's resignation. The scandal stemmed from the Nixon administration's continual attempts to cover up its involvement in the June 17, 1972 break-in of the Democratic National Committee ...
May 30, 2017 · G. Gordon Liddy, a former Nixon aide, and James McCord, a one-time Nixon aide and former CIA operative, are convicted for their role in spearheading the Watergate break-in. April 30, 1973
May 31, 2005 · Watergate is the most notorious political scandal in American history, and Deep Throat the most famous unidentified single source in journalism. Deep Throat's leaks led to the resignation of...
Jun 4, 2022 · The burglary set off a series of actions that brought down Republican President Richard Nixon – the only US president to resign. “Watergate is the largest political scandal in American history ...
Sep 7, 2017 · When Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 in the wake of the Watergate scandal, it was only the second time in our history that impeachment of a President had been considered. Nearly every action taken with regard to the case had some constitutional significance. The document shown here deals with a specific question: Should the Watergate Special ...
Jul 24, 2022 · July 24, 2022 | by NCC Staff. More in Constitution Daily Blog. It was on this day in 1974 that the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a fatal blow to President Richard Nixon’s presidency, in a decision that led to the release of the Watergate tapes. The case of United States v. Nixon reached the Court on July 8, 1974, after it had concluded its prior term.
Feb 15, 2022 · Tuesday, June 20 th, 1972 was Richard Nixon’s first day back at the White House after five well-dressed men—some apparently linked to his re-election campaign—had been arrested Saturday ...