Watergate

Events

Period: Jan 1, 1972 to Dec 31, 1974

Surveillance at Watergate Building

May 28, 1972

Security cameras were places around and in the building. This was to discourage break-ins. Moreover, it would help convict any burgurlars.

Surveilance Repair

Jun 17, 1972

Several men were at the Watergate building to fix a small problem with the system. Because of saftey issues and suspitions the men were arrested.

Completed Watergate Investigation

Aug 30, 1972

President Nixon announces that John Dean has completed an investigation into the Watergate buggings. This announcement stated that no on from the White House was involved.

June Break-In

Sep 15, 1972

The purpose of the break in was to photograph documents and install listening devices. Outside men were trialed and found guilty. Some office holders were also tried and most resigned.

Select Committee

Feb 7, 1973

This was a special committee that was formed right after the motive of the burglaries was determined. Its main purpose was to investigate the Watergate break-in.

No Watergate Affair

Apr 23, 1973

White House issues statement denying President had prior knowledge of Watergate affair. This was a sketchy statement that was based on Jhon Dean's supposed "investigation". Although to was later found that his investigation was lacking thorough qualities.

White House Staff Resign

Apr 30, 1973

White House staff members H.R. Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, and John Dean were found guilty of being a part of the break-in. Furthermore, because of this conviction these men decided to resign.

No Presidential Files

Jul 7, 1973

President Nixon tells the Senate Committee that he will not testify at any trial. Also, Nixon informs them that there would be no permission to access any Presidentail files.

White House Taping System

Jul 16, 1973

These were ercording systems in important conference rooms and offices in the White House. Alexander Butterfield revealled the existance of these recorders at the trial.

Nixon Refuses Subpoena

Jul 25, 1973

After the Senate learned of the tapes and secret documents the lead prosecutor, along with the Senate, created a subpoena to make these pieces of evidence available. Nixon refuses and uses his executive privilege to stop the cover-up investigation.

Agrees to the Subpoena

Oct 23, 1973

Nixon tells the nation in a speech that the tapes would be released. Soon an edited version of the tapes was released. The content revealed the true character traits Nixon had and it turned some supporters to the other side.

Nixon-Haldeman Conversation

Nov 21, 1973

Senate Committee announces discovery of 18 ½ minute gap on tape. This section was believed to be of a conversation between Nixon and Haldeman on June 20, 1972

64 White House Tapes

Apr 16, 1974

This was another call for tapes. In this subpoena it stated that 64 tapes of White House conversations would be released.

Article I of Impeachment Resolution

Jul 27, 1974

First of three articles adopted by the House Judiciary Committee stating the reasons of Nixons impeachment resolutions. This one focused on obstruction of justice.

Artical II of Impeachment Resolution

Jul 29, 1974

Second of the three articles adopted by the House Judiciary Committee stating the reasons of Nixons impeachment resolutions. This one focused on abuse of power.

Article III of Impeachment Resolution

Jul 30, 1974

Third and final of the three articles adopted by the House Judiciary Committee stating the reasons of Nixons impeachment resolutions. This one focused on contempt of congress.

Nixon Resignition

Aug 9, 1974

To avoid certain impeachment, Nixon decided to resign. To leave with a sliver of dignity was better then none.

Pardoning of Nixon

Sep 8, 1974

Nixon was succeeded by Gerald Ford. After Ford took office he quickly pardoned Nixon from any convictions.