1. Watergate
What is it?

2. Is it a Flood?

3. Is it a Hotel?

4. Or is it Political Scandal?

5. "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.

6. Spygate

7. Monicagate

8. 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.

9. 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

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

11. The Legacy