Watergate

By HannahMaple

  • Richard Nixon

    Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon was an American politician who served as the 37th President of the United States; from 1969 until 1974, when he resigned from office, the only U.S. president to do so. He died April 22nd 1994.

  • CRP

    Committee to Reelect the President

  • Presidency

    Nixon won as president to George McGovern, with all states besides ONE.

  • John Dean

    John Dean
    He testified that Nixon was involved with the watergate, and offered clemency to those who would take the blame,

  • Nixon Being Impeached

    House began to impeach proceedings against Nixon for obstruction of justice, and misuse of power (abuse)

  • The Tapes

    The Tapes
    Nixon gave all of the tapes up (besides 2 (18 minutes worth of tapes)) and ended up having to give them the others by force.

  • The Cover-up

    Nixon tried to cover up things about the tape and the Watergate, and even had a woman pay people to make them stay quiet.

  • Saturday Night Massacre

    Saturday Night Massacre
    The Saturday Night Massacre was a series of events on the evening of Saturday, October 20, 1973, during the Watergate scandal.

  • Resignation

    Nixon resigned on August 4th, 1974, knowing he would be kicked out as president anyways.

  • Impeach

    Impeach
    Charge the holder of the public office (president) with misconduct.