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Richard Nixon
The result of the investigation into the Watergate Scandal was the discovery of evidence of President Nixon's involvement in the cover-up of the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. As a result, Nixon faced impeachment by the House of Representatives. However, before the impeachment process could be completed, he resigned from office on August 8, 1974.
He ordered a cover-up after the break-in.
Obstruction of justice because he tried to end the investigation.
Legislation to curb executive power The conviction of President Nixon Obstruction of an FBI investigation Resignation of the president
There's actually no evidence suggesting that President Richard Nixon ordered the Watergate break-in, and it's more likely that it was a member of Nixon's cabinet. However, once the burglars were arrested, the Federal Bureau of Investigation launched an investigation into finding the culprits. Eventually, the FBI found leads that put the federal government at the center of attention. Nixon would end up giving the Central Intelligence Agency an order to obstruct to the FBI's investigation, and additionally ordered money to be paid to individuals in-the-know to keep them quiet. The FBI's Deputy Director ended up leaking some of this information to the media, which is ultimately what caused Nixon's downfall. Nixon could have potentially faced Obstruction of Justice, Perjury, and Contempt of Congress charges; however, would resign from the presidency and be pardoned by President Gerald Ford.
The president is held in check by the powers of Congress and the courts.
38 members of the Nixon Administration plead guilty to or been indicted for crimes revealed in the Watergate investigation.
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President Nixon is known for being the only president in U.S. history to resign from office. He resigned in 1974 following the Watergate scandal, where his involvement in illegal activities, including the cover-up of a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, was revealed. No other president before or since Nixon has resigned from office.
Dean testifed he was ordered by top Nixon aide John Ehrlichman to "deep six" a briefcase full of surveillance equipment and other evidence found in Hunt's office. Nixon ordered his Chief of Staff to have the CIA block the FBI's investigation.