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Nixon becomes president
Richard Nixon becomes the president of the United States. -
Evidence emerges
Evidence emerges that the break-in was related to Nixon's re-election campaign -
Nixon re-elected
Nixon is re-elected president -
Evidence Discovered
Evidence is discovered that Nixon was involved in covering up the Watergate break-in -
The Senate hearings
The Senate begins hearings about the scandal that are broadcast on national television. -
Tapes Discovered
A former Nixon secretary reveals there are tapes of all conversations in Nixon's office since 1971 -
Tape refusal
Nixon refuses to turn over his tapes -
Court secures the tapes
The Supreme Court decides Nixon must turn over all his tapes -
Impeachment passed
The first articles of impeachment are passed against Nixon -
Nixon resigns
Realizing he will probably be removed from office, Nixon resigns from presidency.
