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The revelation of the White House system for taping conversations uncovered a "smoking gun".
One of the tapes confirmed that the President himself had knowledge of the cover-up and actively worked to keep it hidden.
Nixon's only option, to avoid impeachment, was to resign the Presidency.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y ago# Nixon did not order the Watergate breakin. His crime was covering it up once he was told about the break in.
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∙ 13y agoHe tried covering up for those who had close ties to his political party, in order to not make himself look bad. Thus fore put himself in a position to get impeached.
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∙ 12y agoIt is not known how involved Nixon was at the start, but he was definitely involved at some point in the cover-up and the effort to block the investigation into it.
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Which events in 1973 caused nixons approval rating to drop further?
watergate
What role did E howard Hunt play in the Watergate scandal?
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Which former US Attorney General was sentenced to prison time for his role in the Watergate break in and cover up?
John Mitchell
Why was the Watergate scandal called the Watergate scandal?
The break in took place at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.
What role did the tapes from Nixon's conversation in the Oval Office play in the Watergate scandal?
The tapes were incomplete.
What are the events that diminish the president's power?
President Richard Nixons Watergate Scandal
Which events in 1973 caused nixons approval rating to drop further?
watergate
Why was Nixon forced to resign because?
his impending impeachment for his role in the watergate scandal.
What important crisis happend during Nixons presidency?
the water gate accident. Nixon ordered an illegal break in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office building in Washington, D.C.
When was The Nixons created?
The Nixons was created in 1990.
Why did the House Judiciary Committee conclude that Nixon's role in Watergate was a serious violation of the Constitution?
Because it became obvious that he had knowledge of the Watergate break in and coverup.
What role did E howard Hunt play in the Watergate scandal?
Main key
What was president Richard Nixon role in the Watergate scandal?
He ordered a cover-up after the break-in.
Which six presidents had daughters to marry?
President Nixons daughter married President Nixons daughter married
Who was the Tennessee senator whom investigated the Watergate burglary and cover-up?
The Tennessee senator who conducted the investigation into the Watergate burglary and cover-up was Howard Baker. He served as the vice-chairman of the Senate Watergate Committee and played a significant role in uncovering the truth behind the scandal.
Why was the Watergate scandal called the Watergate scandal?
The break in took place at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Which is the scandal that brought down US president Richard Nixon and which newspaper exposed it?
Watergate - it was exposed by the Washington Post
