Watergate

Surveillance Installed

May 28, 1972

President Nixon approves G. Gordon Libby’s proposal to instal electronic surveillance in the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate building because of recent burglaries.

Five Men Arrested

Jun 17, 1972

Five men attempting to repair the surveillance equitment are arrested.

John Dean Completes Bugging Investigation

Aug 30, 1972

John Dean finishes the investigation of the Watergate buggings and concludes that no one from the White House is involved.

Seven Men Indicted

Sep 15, 1972

Bernard Barker, Virgilio Gonzalez, E. Howard Hunt, G. Gordon Liddy, Eugenio Martinez, James W. McCord, Jr., and Frank Sturgis are indicted for their roles in the June break-in

U.S. Creates Select Committee

Feb 7, 1973

U.S. Senate creates Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, giving it the power to investigate the break-ins.

No Knowledge

Apr 23, 1973

White House denies that the President knew of the Watergate affair.

Members Resign

Apr 30, 1973

White House members resign from their office: H.R. Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, and John Dean resign.

No Access Granted to Presidential Files

Jul 7, 1973

President Nixon informs Senate Committee that he will not appear to testify. He also will not grant access to Presidential files.

White House Taped

Jul 16, 1973

Alexander Butterfield informs Senate Committee of the presence of a White House taping system. Nine tapes were released to the public.

Nixon's Refusal

Jul 25, 1973

President Nixon refuses to comply with a subpoena for White House tapes and documents to investigate cover-up.

Article of Impeachment

Jul 27, 1973

House Judiciary Committee adopts article I of impeachment resolution against the President.

Tapes are Handed over

Oct 23, 1973

President Nixon agrees to hand over tapes to comply with subpoena.

18 1/2 gap in taoe

Nov 21, 1973

Senate Committee announces discovery of 18 ½ minute gap on tape of Nixon-Haldeman conversation of June 20, 1972. 18 1/

Subpoena for 64 White House tapes Issued.

Apr 16, 1974

Special Prosecutor issues subpoena for 64 White House tapes.

Article II of Impeachment

Jul 29, 1974

House Judiciary Committee adopts article II of impeachment resolution against the President.

Article III of Impeachment

Jul 30, 1974

House Judiciary Committee adopts article III of impeachment resolution against the President.

President Resigns

Aug 9, 1974

President Richard Nixon resigns due to the Watergate affairs.

Gerold Ford

Sep 8, 1974

President Gerald Ford pardons former President Nixon.