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Nixon and Watergate (News of a Scandal (After his reelection,…
Nixon and Watergate
News of a Scandal
After his reelection, new/information came about a small scandal
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Following an investigation, police found they were connected to the Nixon campaign and were paid from White House funds
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Investigation Steps
- Nixon denied any involvement
- Senate started holding hearings on Watergate
- Secret taping system in Nixon's office
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- Saturday Night Massacre: Nixon's cabinet members started resigning
- Spireo Agnew (VP) resigned
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- Nixon released an edited version of the tapes
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Two Major Problems
Stagflation (rising prices, but no improvements on the Economy)
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New President
Nixon resigned on Aug. 9, 1974
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In 1973, there was a huge problem with the cost of gas. ($0.82) #
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