Nixon and Watergate

  • Nixon Becomes President

    Nixon Becomes President
    Nixon becomes the President of the United States
  • Nixon's Involvement

    Evidence comes out that supports that Nixon's re-election was related to the break-ins.
  • Nixon Is Reelected

    Nixon Is Reelected
    Nixon wins the reelection.
  • Evidence Emerges

    Evidence Emerges
    Evidence emerges that Nixon was involved with the cover-up of the Watergate break-in.
  • Scandal Meetings Begin

    The Senate begins hearings about the scandal
  • 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 Begins

    Impeachment Begins
    The first articles of impeachment are passed against Nixon.
  • Nixon Resigns

    Nixon Resigns
    Nixon resigns from being president.