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The Arrest
Five men are arrested while attempting to repair the surveillance equipment at Democratic National Committee headquarters. -
The beginning of the demise
President Nixon announces that John Dean has completed an investigation into the Watergate bugging and that no one from the White House is involved. -
The first announcement
President Nixon announces that John Dean has completed an investigation into the Watergate buggings and that no one from the White House is involved. -
The Denial
White House issues statement denying President had prior knowledge of Watergate affair. -
The refusual to corroperate
President Nixon informs Senate committee that he will not appear to testify nor grant access to presidential files. -
The start of the truth
Senate Committee and Special Prosecutor Cox subpoena White House tapes and documents to investigate cover-up. Two days later Nixon refuses to comply to the subpoena -
The gap on the taps
Senate Committee announces discovery of 18½ minute gap on tape of Nixon-Haldeman conversation of June 20, 1972. White House secretary Rosemary Woods later claims to have accidentally erased the material, illustrated in this famous photo. -
The start of Impeachment
in February of 1974 the house of representatives question weather there are grounds for an impeachment. In July of the same year charges are placed against Nixon for the break in, misuse of powers and violation of his oath of office, as well as the failure to comply with house subpoenas. -
Nixon resigns
