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DNC Headquarters are Broken Into
Five men are caught breaking into the Democratic National Committee's headquarters in Watergate. -
1972 Election
Nixon is reelected, winning by a landslide. Leading up the the election, his chances seemed likely, but he still had competition, which made him paranoid and bitter. -
Watergate Burglar Trials
The Watergate burglars are put on trial and convicted. -
Nixon Accepts Responsibility
Nixon takes responsibility for the break-ins. -
Nixon Releases Tape Transcripts
Nixon releases edited transcripts of the subpoenaed tapes. He still claims executive rights and doesn't release the actual tapes. -
Nixon is Ordered to Release the Tapes
Nixon is ordered to release tapes from the White House by the House Judiciary Committee, he refuses. -
Formal Impeachment Hearings
Formal impeachment hearings begin in court. This eventually leads to Nixon resigning.