Watergate Scandal

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  • Burglaries

    Burglaries
    Burglars were caught during a break-in at the watergate building.

  • Election 1972

    Election 1972
    Nixon won re-election by a landslide.

  • Televised Scandal

    Televised Scandal
    The Senate Watergate Committee began televised hearings into the scandal.

  • Taping System

    Taping System
    Alexander Butterfield revealed the existence of the White House taping system.

  • Tapes Released

    Tapes Released
    The White House released edited transcripts of the tapes.

  • Tapes MUST be turned over

    Tapes MUST be turned over
    The Supreme Court ruled that the White House must turn over the tapes.

  • Resignation

    Resignation
    Richard Nixon announced his resignation from the presidency.