The Watergate Scandal By cstee012 Nov 13, 1968 Dick Wins Presidential Election Period: Jan 1, 1972 to Aug 9, 1974 Watergate Feb 13, 1972 Dick Goes to China, foreign policy triumph Period: Jun 13, 1972 to Dec 13, 1972 Howard makes repeated demands on Nixxon associates, Washington post reporter Bernstien and Woodward investigates break-in, tie burglars to WH Jun 17, 1972 Five Burgalors Arrested in Democratic National HQ Sep 17, 1972 Grand Jury indicts five burglars and two accessories for conspiracy, burglary and violation of federal wiretapping laws Nov 7, 1972 Nixxon re-elected by a sweeping margin Feb 13, 1973 Senator Sam Ervin begins investigation of break-in Apr 13, 1973 Three high-level WH aides and Attorney General Resign Jul 13, 1973 Butterfield reveals that Nixxon has been bugging Oval Office since 1969 Oct 13, 1973 Nixxon fires the special prosecutor because of his consistence about Oval Office tapes Feb 13, 1974 US H of Reps votes 410-4 to launch an investigation of impeachment charges against Dick Mar 13, 1974 Nixxon indicted by Grand Jury for Watergate conspiracy Period: Apr 13, 1974 to Jul 13, 1974 Dick fights foir executive privilege Period: Jul 7, 1974 to Jul 30, 1974 Hoiuse votes on three articles of impeachment, Nixxon is charged with obstruction of justice, abuse of power and comtempt of Congress Jul 13, 1974 Executive privilege is void, and demands tapes handed over Aug 5, 1974 Recorded conversation proves that Nixxon attempted to thrawrt FBI and CIA Aug 9, 1974 DICK RESIGNS
