Watergate

Surveillance Equipment Installation

May 28, 1972

Electronic surveillance equipment is installed at Democratic National Committee headquarters. To record conversations at the White House.

Repair Gone Wrong

Jun 17, 1972

5 men have been arrested while reparing the survalience. The FBI was suspisios.

Completion of Investigation

Aug 30, 1972

An investigation has taken place for "bugs" in the White House. No one from the White House is involved.

Punishment of Seven Men

Sep 15, 1972

Seven men broke into the Watergate hotel in Washington D.C. From the breakin, seven men are put to justice.

Presidential Campaign Activities

Feb 7, 1973

Events related to Nixon's re-election campign. Includes Watergate.

President Not Involved With Watergate

Apr 23, 1973

Nixon states he has no involvement with Watergate. American's are skeptical.

White House Staff Members Resign

Apr 30, 1973

White House members resign. Including Haldeman, Ehrlichman and, Dean.

Presidential Files are not Opened

Jul 7, 1973

The president refuses to allow files to be opened. He will also not testify in court.

White House Being Tapped

Jul 16, 1973

The White House is informed of a tapping. Alexander Butterfield informs Senate Committee.

Nixon Refues to Coraporate

Jul 25, 1973

A subpoena was given to Nixon to hand over files. Nixon refuse to hand over tapes for the cover up.

Nixon Hads Over Tapes

Oct 23, 1973

Nixon finally agrees and hands over the tapes. He followed the subpoena.

Gap Discovered in Tape

Nov 21, 1973

A 18 1/2 minute gap has been discovered on the tapes. Everyone is becoming more skeptical.

64 White House Tapes Uncovered

Apr 16, 1974

Nixon has to hand over the tapes.

Impeachment of the President

Jul 27, 1974

Article I is put in place to impeach the president. Having to do with the Watergate scandal.

Article II for Impeachment of the President

Jul 29, 1974

Congress has agreed to impeach the president. All is left is for the House of Represenatives to agree or disagree.

Article III for Impeachment of the President

Jul 30, 1974

Article III is put in place against the president. This is the last step before Nixon is impeached.

President Richard Nixon Resigns

Aug 9, 1974

President Nixon resigns due to the watergate scandal. He would rather resign than be impeached.

President Gerald Ford takes Presidentcy

Sep 8, 1974

After Nixon leaves office Gerald Ford takes his place. Ford is the 38th president.