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Watergate What is it?

Is it a Flood?

Is it a Hotel?

Or is it Political Scandal?

"Watergate" is now an all-encompassing term used to refer to: Political burglary Phone tapping Conspiracy Obstruction of justice Destruction of evidence Illegal use of government agencies Abuse of power.

Spygate

Monicagate

Watergate is a A burglary and subsequent cover-up that eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Nixon resigned the presidency on 8 August 1974.

Watergate Timeline June-72 Break in Nov-72 Nixon reelected Jan-73 Burglars found guilty Mar-73 Senate investigates May-73 John Dean testifies July-73 Tapes revealed Oct-73 Saturday Night massacre Nov-73 I am not a crook July-74 Supreme Court rules July-74 House votes to impeach Aug-74 Nixon resigns

Key issues Executive Privilege Checks and Balances are built in to the U S Constitution

The Legacy