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Richard Nixon’s popularity rating was over 60% Richard Nixon’s popularity rating was over 60%. He easily won the 1972 election. Watergate Scandal *Burglars are caught breaking into the Democratic National Headquarters which was located in the Watergate Hotel. -On trial, one burglar admits the white house knew -Burglars had close ties to Nixon’s reelection campaign -Nixon denies involvement -”I am not a crook.”

**Two Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward, and Carl Bernstein investigate the burglary and its connection to the president. -follow clues from “Deep Throat” (top FBI official) -it is discovered that Nixon secretly tapes all conversations -Nixon refuses to give up tapes (executive privilege) -Nixon has special prosecutor fired -U.S. v. Nixon (Supreme Court says give them up) -Senate investigation finds that the tapes have a lot of gaps in them.

-Nixon’s vice-president, Spiro T. Agnew resigns after taking bribes -Nixon appoints Gerald Ford as vice-president *Finally it appears the House of Representatives is going to impeach Nixon. -obstructing justice -misuse of power -refusing to comply with subpoenas **Nixon knows there is enough evidence for a conviction by Senate. -Nixon resigns the presidency (only one every) -Ford pardons Nixon

**There is debate as to whether or not Nixon knew about the break-in. However, tapes proved that he did try to cover it up. Consequences of Watergate Damaged the reputation of the office of the President Shook the public’s confidence in government (confidence dropped from 80%-33%) It showed the strength of the American system of checks and balances.