Provides a narrative account of the events of the Watergate scandal which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, features biographies of leading figures in the incident, and includes a selection of related documents.
Content Note
Events leading up to the Watergate scandal -- The break-in -- The cover-up -- The investigation -- The Watergate tapes -- Nixon's resignation and pardon -- The legacy of Watergate -- Biographies: Archibald Cox ; John Dean ; John Ehrlichman ; Sam Ervin ; H.R. Haldeman ; Leon Jaworski ; John Mitchell ; Richard M. Nixon ; John Sirica -- Primary sources.; Primary sources: John Dean recalls the early days of the Watergate cover-up, 1972 -- The "smoking gun" conversation between Nixon and Haldeman, June 23, 1972 -- President Nixon addresses the nation about the Watergate investigation, April 1973 -- Ervin and Baker react to President Nixon's refusal to release Watergate tapes, July 1973 -- Time magazine urges President Nixon to resign, November 1973 -- Judge Sirica listens to the first wave of Watergate tapes, December 1973 -- Representative Jordan's speech on constitutional law, July 25, 1974 -- House Judiciary Committee resolution to impeach President Nixon, July 1974 -- President Nixon's resignation speech, August 1974 -- President Nixon's parting remarks, August 1974 -- President Ford's statement pardoning Nixon, and Nixon's statement in response, September 1974.