watergate scandal (NR)

the scandal happened during the time of what? how was US at this time?

the election - US was very divided (republicans vs democrats)

what happened on june 17 1972?

members of nixon's administration broke into democratic national committee headquarters at watergate hotel and stole copies of top secret documents, and wiretapped the phones

what did white house do?

denied nixon's involvement

although nixon never ordered the break in himself, what was his lawyer doing?

paying the burglars to be quiet (hush money)

why was nixon re-elected? what happened later on after this?

people felt bad for him for having a corrupt administration - later became apparent he was being unfaithful; abused power and obstructed justice

what was set up to investigate the scandal?

a committee

nixon was ordered to provide tapes, what was the result of this?

he refused to do so but later provided over edited tapes and transcripts

nixon was the first president to ever do what and why?

resign not to be impeached

who was the next president after nixon?

gerald ford

what did gerald ford do? what were the consequences?

pardoned nixon due to their friendship despite there being tons of evidence indicating that nixon was guilty; this was seen as ford's downfall as he seemed corrupt