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Electronic surveillance equipment is installed at Democratic National Committee headquarters. To record conversations at the White House.
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5 men have been arrested while reparing the survalience. The FBI was suspisios.
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An investigation has taken place for "bugs" in the White House. No one from the White House is involved.
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Seven men broke into the Watergate hotel in Washington D.C. From the breakin, seven men are put to justice.
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Events related to Nixon's re-election campign. Includes Watergate.
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Nixon states he has no involvement with Watergate. American's are skeptical.
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White House members resign. Including Haldeman, Ehrlichman and, Dean.
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The president refuses to allow files to be opened. He will also not testify in court.
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The White House is informed of a tapping. Alexander Butterfield informs Senate Committee.
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A subpoena was given to Nixon to hand over files. Nixon refuse to hand over tapes for the cover up.
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Nixon finally agrees and hands over the tapes. He followed the subpoena.
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A 18 1/2 minute gap has been discovered on the tapes. Everyone is becoming more skeptical.
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Nixon has to hand over the tapes.
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Article I is put in place to impeach the president. Having to do with the Watergate scandal.
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Congress has agreed to impeach the president. All is left is for the House of Represenatives to agree or disagree.
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Article III is put in place against the president. This is the last step before Nixon is impeached.
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President Nixon resigns due to the watergate scandal. He would rather resign than be impeached.
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After Nixon leaves office Gerald Ford takes his place. Ford is the 38th president.
