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Chapter 31 Section 2 A Search For Order Riddlebarger WATERGATE Chapter 31 Section 2 A Search For Order Riddlebarger

Nixon’s 1st Term

“Always remember that others may hate you but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself.” -Richard M. Nixon, August 8, 1974

The Plumbers Nixon advisors, H.R. Haldeman & John Erlichman Erlichman (top) from historyplace.com and Haldeman (bottom) from Washpost

1972 Election In 1972, focus on re-election break into the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters. Watergate office-hotel complex.

Break-In arrest of 5 men. News impact

5 days after break-in… “The White House has no involvement whatsoever in this particular incident.”

Bernstein & Woodward Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein Washington Post

The Scandal Unfolds Little public attention Nixon easily wins re-election in 1972 Watergate issues were behind him?

Nixon Involvement? By Feb. 1973, 7 men guilty and their connections Questions emerge from trials- How much did Nixon know & was he involved in a cover-up? Washington Post investigation Now the public and Congress are paying attention

Nixon Aides Resign Nixon orders his staff to investigate April 1973: Haldeman & Erlichman resign along with Nixon’s Attorney General Nixon fires John Dean whom he had appointed to investigate the Watergate Scandal Meaning of these actions

“When the President does it, that means that it's not illegal.” - Richard Nixon

Reaction Republicans are calmed by Nixon’s actions Gerald Ford: “cleaning house” Democrats aren’t so sure Nixon later agrees and appoints Archibald Cox to be special prosecutor.

Senate Watergate Hearings May ‘73: Senate begins televised hearings on Watergate Public is tuned in “What did the President know, and and when did he know it?” -Sen. Howard Baker Republican

Butterfield’s Bombshell Senate hearing John Dean testimony July ‘73: Former Nixon aide Alexander Butterfield revelation

Nixon Obstruction Nixon refusal Investigators reject these claims claims executive privilege (president has right to keep official conversations & meetings private.) Investigators reject these claims subpoena

Saturday Night Massacre “Whether ours shall be a government of laws and not of men is now for Congress and ultimately the American people to decide.” Nixon’s response to subpoena: Orders his Attorney General to fire Cox A.G. refuses and quits instead Saturday Night Massacre Archibald Cox

The Pressure Mounts Public confidence in Nixon. release of some tapes Continued denial “I am not a crook.” release of some tapes 18 minutes??? Calls for his resignation or impeachment Transcripts suggestion of guilt Investigators demands

Nixon Resigns July 1974: Supreme Court orders Nixon to turn over all tapes. House Judiciary Committee votes to recommend impeachment. Aug. 8, 1974: Nixon announces his resignation.