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Nixon as President
Was first elected to Congress, and then won election to U.S. Senate for California. Then he lost his first presidential campaign to JFK, but won in 1968 in a close election. -
Vietnam War
Ended the Vietnam war as a great peacemaker -
Background of Watergate
5 people arrested for breaking into Democratic campaign headquarters, who all worked for the Committee to Re-elect the President. 2 others were also implicated and arrested with link to the White House -
Cover Up
Nixon and he CRP denies any involvement in a “conspiracy, and evidence was destroyed and just money paid to plumbers. -
Nixon and CIA
Nixon tried to use the CIA to stop the FBI investigation, which was a clear sign of being guilty -
Falling from power
In may 1973, the watergate hearings began and alleged crimes were: Illegal Campaign financing, political espionage and misuse of the IRS for harrasing political enemies -
John Deane
John Dean testified in 1973 that Nixon was involved and offered clemency to those who would take the blame -
Audio Tapes
In July 1973, audio tapes were discovered in Oval Office which contained all conversations since 1971 -
Night Massacre
House began “Impeachement” proceedings against Nixon for “Obstruction of Justice” and misuse of power -
Resignation
Nixon resigned on August 4, 1974
