1. #63 Ch.24.2 Notes Watergate OBJECTIVE: Understand the causes and effects of the Watergate Scandal.

2. The Drive Toward Reelection
June 1972: Committee to Reelect the President breaks into Democratic Party headquarters at Watergate complex in Washington, DC.
Watergate scandal is Nixon’s administration’s attempt to cover up break-in.
Washington Post reporters link administration to break-in.

3. Startling Testimony
Ex-White House Counsel John Dean declares Nixon involved in cover-up.
Presidential aide Alexander Butterfield says Nixon tapes presidential conversations.

4. Nixon Releases the Tapes
Spring 1974: Nixon releases 1,254 pages of edited transcripts.
July 24, 1974: Supreme Court orders Nixon to surrender all tapes.

5. The President Resigns
July 27, 1974: 3 articles of impeachment are approved: 1) obstruction of justice 2) abuse of power 3) contempt of Congress
Nixon releases tapes; shows knowledge of administration’s role in burglary and cover-up.
Before House votes on impeachment, Nixon resigns August 8, 1974.

6. Watergate Conclusion One-paragraph response:
Do you feel there was sufficient evidence to justify impeachment and removal of President Nixon? Justify your answer with details.