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Congress, actually the Senate, empaneled a committee titled The Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities chaired by Senator Sam Ervin of North Carolina to investigate the activities of the participants in the incident that later became known as the Watergate Scandal. After those hearings, the House of Representatives created a committee chaired by Representative Peter Rodino of New Jersey to draft Articles of Impeachment against President Nixon.
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What decade did the Watergate scandal take place?
1970s. The break-in occurred in 1972; Nixon resigned in 1974.
Where and what city did Watergate scandal take place in?
Democratic National Headquarters at the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C.
What was the scandal called that was involving the democratic national headquarters?
it was called "Watergate" NOTE: If more information is needed, go up to were u ask a question and simply type in Watergate that's it nothing more nothing less it will take u to a page that will tell u more about what happend with Watergate
At the first continental Congress what significant action didbdelegates take against the British?
They boycotted British imports
When the Watergate scandal broke and Richard Nixon was forced to resign this was largely do to what?
No one "forced" Richard Nixon to resign. It was the only course of action he could take to avoid impeachment ("firing") on criminal charges and possible incarceration. His approval rating had dropped to 23%. Given the mood of the country at the time, if he had refused to resign, there is a strong possibility that he would have been legally removed from office and could have been jailed for his crimes.
Why did Billy Joel include the Watergate scandel in his song called you didnt start the fire?
The Watergate Scandal was a defining action in the history of the US. This song is about the things that have happened in the recent history of the USA that should call us to pay attention and take action.
What decade did the Watergate scandal take place?
1970s. The break-in occurred in 1972; Nixon resigned in 1974.
Where and what city did Watergate scandal take place in?
Democratic National Headquarters at the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C.
Who was the first president resigned from the presidency?
In 1974 Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to resign from office. His resignation was most likely do to his speculated involvement in the Watergate scandal. He was succeeded by Gerald Ford.
What was the scandal called that was involving the democratic national headquarters?
it was called "Watergate" NOTE: If more information is needed, go up to were u ask a question and simply type in Watergate that's it nothing more nothing less it will take u to a page that will tell u more about what happend with Watergate
Richard Nixon was forced to resign from which position?
faced impeachment for his part in the Watergate scandal. (apex)
Where did the burglary that led to the resignation of an American president take place?
The Watergate Scandal is the burglary that led to President Nixon's resignation. The break-in took place in 1972 at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. The headquarters was in the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C.
When did the real Frost Nixon interview take place?
It took place in 1977, when British interviewer David Frost interrogated former President Richard Nixon about the Watergate scandal.
What action can congress take to check the power of a presidential veto of a boll?
veto a bill passed by congress
What action did congress take to support southern African Americans?
congress overturned johnsons vetoes on major reconstruction legislation
What action did congress take in response to concerns about the effects to mechanization and industrialization on the environment?
Congress set aside protected land.
What action did congress take in response to concern about the effects of mechanization and industrialization of the environment?
Congress set aside protected land.
