Richard Nixon & Watergate

By hattiezwar

  • First Elected

    First Elected
    Nixon was the first elected into congress

  • Won Election

    Nixon won the election to the U.S. senate from California

  • Détente

    Détente
    Nixon and Kissinger's greatest accomplishment was to bring about Detente or a relaxation in tensions, between the United States and the worlds two communist giants.

  • The Cover-Up

    CRP and Nixon denied any involvement in a conspiracy

  • Watergate

    Watergate
    When FBI traced the money carried by the Watergate burglars to the reelection committee, Nixon contacted the CIA.

  • Fall From Power

    John Dean testified that Nixon was involved and offered and misuse of the IRS to harass political enemies.

  • Resignation

    Resignation
    Nixon resigned on August 4, 1974, and Gerald Ford became president due to the 25th Amendment.

  • Costly for Ford and Republicans

    Costly for Ford and Republicans
    Ford committed "Political suicide". It was proven by the '74 and '76 election results.

  • Changes occurred in the government

    More rules/restrictions on campaign financing, more "watch-dog" groups formed to watch the government.

  • Impeachment

    Nixon had to make another move after the Saturday night massacre, Congress had begun the process to help determine if they should impeach the presidnet