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Extra Security
Electronic surveillance equipment installed at Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate building -
False Accusations
Five men are arrested while attempting to repair the surveillance equipment at Democratic National Committee headquarters. -
An Ongoing Case
President Nixon announces that John Dean has completed an investigation into the Watergate buggings and that no one from the White House is involved. -
Criminals Found
Seven men are indicted for their roles in the June break-in -
Presidential Campaign
U.S. Senate creates Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities. -
Limited Knowledge
White House issues statement denying President had prior knowledge of Watergate affair. -
A loss of members
White House staff members H.R. Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman, and John Dean resign. -
Denied Access
President Nixon informs Senate Committee that he will not appear to testify nor grant access to Presidential files. -
Security Scare
Alexander Butterfield informs Senate Committee of the presence of a White House taping system. -
Refusal
President Nixon refuses to comply with a subpoena for White House tapes and documents to investigate cover-up. -
The President Agrees
President Nixon agrees to hand over tapes to comply with subpoena. -
Secret Footage
Senate Committee announces discovery of 18 ½ minute gap on tape of Nixon-Haldeman conversation of June 20, 1972 -
The need for more
Special Prosecutor issues subpoena for 64 White House tapes. -
Articles vs. The President
House Judiciary Committee adopts article I of impeachment resolution against the President. -
The second article for the second battle
House Judiciary Committee adopts article II of impeachment resolution against the President. -
The Final Blow
House Judiciary Committee adopts article III of impeachment resolution against the President. -
The end of his reign
President Richard Nixon resigns. -
A new beginning
President Gerald Ford pardons former President Nixon.
