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The Watergate Scandal was a scandal that occurred during the Nixon Administration. Nixon was paranoid after the pentagon papers were released so he assigned "White House plumbers" to prevent information from leaking to the public. He had these plumbers go to the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate Hotel to steal documents and wire tap phone lines. The incident was made popular due to the journalist Bob Woodward. A man named Alex Butterfield released information that president Nixon had tapes he was keeping secret. Nixon had also given out hush money to the burglars so they don't say anything. After the tapes were released, Nixon resigned (quit) to avoid being impeached and vice president Gerald Ford took his place and pardoned all charges against Nixon. This means that Gerald Ford basically cancelled all charges on Nixon and Nixon wasn't given any real punishment for this scandal.
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Which president associated with Watergate?
The Watergate affair was the downfall of Richard Nixon.
What did the Watergate Scandal have to do with Mexico?
So far as know, there are no connections to Mexico in the Watergate affair.
What has the author Tor Strand written?
Tor Strand has written: 'Watergate' -- subject(s): Watergate Affair, 1972-1974
The Watergate affair started with?
a burglary of offices belonging to the Democratic Party
What has the author Randolph Clair written?
Randolph Clair has written: 'Watergate journal' -- subject(s): Guidebooks, Watergate Affair, 1972-1974
What has the author Alden Cohen written?
Alden Cohen has written: 'The women of Watergate' -- subject(s): Watergate Affair, 1972-, Biography, Women
What has the author Douglas Muzzio written?
Douglas Muzzio has written: 'Watergate games' -- subject(s): Game theory, Watergate Affair, 1972-1974
What was the name of the office complex synonymous with Nixon's break-in-scandal?
The Watergate Hotel in Washington , DC was the site of the break-n that began the Watergate Affair.
Which president is associated with the White House Plumbers?
Nixon is the answer. These "plumbers" were part of the Watergate Affair which was Nixon's undoing.
What did President Ford do to end the Watergate affair?
Pardoning Richard Nixon
Who was the last president who had to take over as Commander-in-chief?
President Ford when Nixon resigned over the Watergate affair.
What has the author H R Haldeman written?
H. R. Haldeman has written: 'The ends of power' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Personal narratives, Watergate Affair, 1972-1974, Watergate-affaire
