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Events
Watergate
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Pentagon Papers Watergate burglaries Watergate tapes Saturday Night Massacre United States v. Nixon New York Times Co. v. United States
People
Ben Bagdikian Carl Bernstein Archibald Cox John Dean Deep Throat Daniel Ellsberg W. Mark Felt E. Howard Hunt Egil Krogh G. Gordon Liddy Angelo Lano John N. Mitchell Richard Nixon John Sirica Watergate Seven Bob Woodward
Groups
CREEP White House Plumbers Senate Watergate Committee List of people connected with Watergate

Timeline of the Watergate scandal —Regarding attempts by the sitting U. The Watergate scandals were a series of Political scandals during the presidency of Richard Nixon that resulted in the Indictment of several of Nixon's The Pentagon Papers is the popular name for a 14000-page top-secret United States government report about the history of the Government's internal planning and policy The Watergate burglaries, which took place on May 28 and June 17, 1972, have been cited in testimony media accounts and popular works on Watergate as The Watergate tapes, also known as the Nixon tapes are a collection of recordings of conversations between U The "Saturday Night Massacre" was the term given by political commentators to U This is about the 1974 case on the powers of President Richard Nixon New York Times Co v United States, 403 US 713 ( 1971) was a United States Supreme Court Per curiam decision Ben Haig Bagdikian (born 1920 Maraş, Ottoman Empire; now in Turkey) is an American Educator and Journalist Carl Bernstein (pronounced BERN-steen ˈbɜrnstiːn (born February 14, 1944) is an American journalist who as a reporter for The Archibald Cox Jr, ( May 17, 1912 &ndash May 29, 2004) was an American Lawyer who served as U John Wesley Dean III (born October 14, 1938) was White House Counsel to U Deep Throat is the Pseudonym given to the secret source who provided information to the Washington Post about the involvement of U Daniel Ellsberg (born April 7 1931 is a former American military Analyst employed by the RAND Corporation who precipitated a national political controversy William Mark Felt Sr (born August 17, 1913) is a former agent of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, who retired in 1973 Everette Howard Hunt Jr ( October 9 1918 – January 23 2007) was an American Author and spy. Egil “Bud” Krogh Jr (born in Chicago, Illinois, United States is a lawyer who came to prominence as a Nixon Administration official who went George Gordon Battle Liddy (born November 30, 1930) was the chief operative for the White House Plumbers unit that existed during several years of Angelo J Lano was an American field agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington DC, notable for his work heading the investigation of John Newton Mitchell (September 1913 &ndash November 9, 1988) was the first United States Attorney General ever to be convicted of illegal activities and John Joseph Sirica ( March 19 1904 – August 14 1992) was the Chief Judge for the United States District Court for the District of The Watergate Seven were advisors and aides to United States President Richard M Robert "Bob" Upshur Woodward (born March 26, 1943) is an assistant managing editor of The Washington Post. The Committee to Re-elect the President, often abbreviated to CRP or CREEP (an acronym used derisively by critics of the Nixon administration was a Nixon The White House Plumbers or simply the Plumbers is the popular name given to the covert White House Special Investigations Unit established July 24 The Senate Watergate Committee was a special committee convened by the United States Senate to investigate the Watergate burglaries and the ensuing Watergate The Watergate scandals were a series of Political scandals during the presidency of Richard Nixon that resulted in the Indictment of several of Nixon's S. President to discredit an anti-war whistleblower of official capacity, and upon exposure of related improprieties, to use the powers of office to silence political and legal opposition. The term anti-war usually refers to the opposition to a particular nation's decision to start or carry on an armed conflict unconditional of a maybe-existing just cause. This is an article about a term For the 2008 RTÉ drama see Whistleblower (TV series.

1964 - U. S. involvement in the Vietnam War officially begins. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
Daniel Ellsberg begins work at The Pentagon. Daniel Ellsberg (born April 7 1931 is a former American military Analyst employed by the RAND Corporation who precipitated a national political controversy The Pentagon is the Headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, Virginia.
Ellsberg acquires the Pentagon Papers. The Pentagon Papers is the popular name for a 14000-page top-secret United States government report about the history of the Government's internal planning and policy
Ellsberg gives copies to Neil Sheehan. Cornelius Mahoney "Neil" Sheehan (born October 27, 1936 in Holyoke Massachusetts) is an American Journalist.
June 13, 1971: The New York Times begins to publish them. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. The Washington Post soon follows. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Richard Nixon reacts with outrage.
September 9, 1971: The "White House Plumbers" burglarize the office of Ellsberg's psychiatrist, seeking damaging information. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. The White House Plumbers or simply the Plumbers is the popular name given to the covert White House Special Investigations Unit established July 24
June 17, 1972: The plumbers are arrested at 2:30 a. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. m. in process of burglarizing (planting surveillance bugs in) the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate Hotel. A covert listening device, more commonly known as a bug, is usually a combination of a Miniature Radio transmitter with a Microphone. The Democratic National Committee (DNC is the principal organization governing the United States Democratic Party on a day to day basis The Watergate complex is an office-apartment-hotel complex built in 1967 in northwest Washington D
May 17, 1973 : The Senate Watergate Committee begins its nationally televised hearings. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1973: Independent special prosecutor Archibald Cox appointed to oversee investigation into possible presidential impropriety. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. A special prosecutor generally is a Lawyer from outside the Government appointed by an Attorney general or Congress to investigate a government Archibald Cox Jr, ( May 17, 1912 &ndash May 29, 2004) was an American Lawyer who served as U
June 3, 1973: John Dean tells Watergate investigators that he has discussed the cover-up with Nixon at least 35 times. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. John Wesley Dean III (born October 14, 1938) was White House Counsel to U
July 13, 1973: Alexander Butterfield, former presidential appointments secretary, reveals that all conversations and telephone calls in Nixon’s office have been taped since 1971. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar.
July 18, 1973: Nixon orders White House taping systems disconnected. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar.
July 23, 1973: Nixon refuses to turn over presidential tapings to Senate Watergate Committee or the special prosecutor
October 20, 1973: "Saturday Night Massacre" - Nixon fires special prosecutor Cox and others. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. The "Saturday Night Massacre" was the term given by political commentators to U
U. S. Supreme Court issues its ruling in New York Times Co. v. United States supporting the free press and limiting prior restraint. New York Times Co v United States, 403 US 713 ( 1971) was a United States Supreme Court Per curiam decision Prior restraint is a Legal term referring to a Government 's actions that prevent materials from being published
April 30, 1974: White House releases edited transcripts of the Nixon tapes, but the House Judiciary Committee insists the actual tapes must be turned over. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar.
June 15, 1974: Woodward and Bernstein's book All the President's Men is published by Simon & Schuster (ISBN 0-671-21781-X). Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. All the President's Men is a 1974 Non-fiction book by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, two of the journalists investigating the first Watergate
Congress moves to impeach Nixon. Impeachment is the first of two stages in a specific process for a legislative body to forcibly remove a Government official
- July 27 to July 30, 1974: House Judiciary Committee passes articles of Impeachment. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar.
- Early August 1974: A previously unknown tape from June 23, 1972 (recorded a few days after the break-in) documents Nixon and Haldeman formulating a plan to block investigations. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Key Republican Senators tell Nixon that enough votes exist to convict him.
August 9, 1974: Nixon resigns presidency. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. The word presidency is often used to describe the administration or the executive, the collective administrative and governmental entity that exists around an office Gerald Ford becomes President. Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr (July 14 1913 December 26 2006 was the thirty-eighth President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977 and the fortieth Vice President
September 8, 1974: President Ford ends investigations by granting Nixon a pardon. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar.
U. S. involvement in the Vietnam War ends.
- December 1974: the US Congress cuts off all military funding to South Vietnam.
- April 30, 1975: The war ends with the Fall of Saigon and the collapse of South Vietnam. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Fall of Saigon (in Vietnamese: Sự kiện 30 tháng 4 - April 30 Incident; Giải phóng miền Nam - The liberation of the south
1976: The movie All the President's Men starring Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman and Hal Holbrook is released. All the President's Men is a 1976 film based on the 1974 non-fiction book by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the two journalists investigating Charles Robert Redford Jr (born August 18 1936) is an Academy Award -winning American Film director, Actor, Dustin Lee Hoffman (born August 8 1937 His brother Ronald is a lawyer and economist Harold Rowe "Hal" Holbrook Jr (born February 17, 1925) is an American Actor.
22 April 1994: Richard Nixon dies. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
May 21, 2005: Deep Throat, secret source to Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, reveals his identity: W. Mark Felt, a former Associate Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation,

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Watergate Chronology from The Washington Post

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