Nixon’s resignation

  • elected

    Nixon is elected as president.
  • Plumbers assigned to C.R.E.E.P.

    On this date the plumbers were assigned to C.R.E.E.P.
  • Watergate break in

    At 2;30 plumbers were arrested for breaking into and planting surveillance devices in the Watergate hotel.
  • Nixon refuses to turn in evidence

    Nixon refuses to turn over presidential recording tapes to the newly formed senate watergate committee.
  • Saturday night massacre

    After refusing to give up presidential tapes Nixon dismisses special prosecutor.
  • house passes articles of impeachment

    Nixon was ordered to give up his recorded tapes
  • Nixon resigns from presidency

    on this date Nixon delivered his resignation speech.