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Impeachment Watergate Scandal

Watergate agvkshttp:// agvks Forest Gump scene What do you think happened based on this clip?

Watergate scandal Reelected in 1972 He had improved relations with China and the Soviet Union On top of The world!

Watergate Problems began during 1972 reelection campaign Watergate was a new high rent building in Washington D.C. Democratic party headquarters

Watergate Guards find tape on door/led to the arrest of 5 burglars into Democratic headquarters President Nixon denied having anything to do with it

Watergate “Cover-up” Many people realized Nixon’s aids had something to do with it but the President? He denied

Watergate Bombshell in 1974 when the Supreme Court ordered Nixon to release the tapes of conversations about Watergate. Tapes proved Nixon knew about it the whole time!

Watergate Nixon felt he would be impeached He resigned instead of being impeached

Discussion Questions 1. Do you feel that Nixon should have been impeached for his offensives at Watergate? Explain 2. How do you think the Watergate scandal affected Americans view of the President? 3. Please come up with four offenses you feel should automatically call for the impeachment of the President of the United States. Please explain why each reason is an impeachable offense.