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Richard Nixon becomes the president of the United States.
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Evidence emerges that the break-in was related to Nixon's re-election campaign
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Nixon is re-elected president
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Evidence is discovered that Nixon was involved in covering up the Watergate break-in
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The Senate begins hearings about the scandal that are broadcast on national television.
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A former Nixon secretary reveals there are tapes of all conversations in Nixon's office since 1971
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Nixon refuses to turn over his tapes
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The Supreme Court decides Nixon must turn over all his tapes
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The first articles of impeachment are passed against Nixon
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Realizing he will probably be removed from office, Nixon resigns from presidency.
