The Rats Tirbune August 10, 1974 NIXON RESIGNS WATERGATE UPDATE MINNEAPOLIS A break-in at the DNC headquarters June 17, 1972 and the Nixon administration’s attempt to cover government involvement begins Nixon’s downfall. The FBI’s investigation of the cash found that it was tied to a fund to reelect the president (Committee to Re- Elect the President), as well as the robbery of copies of top-secret documents and wiretapping. (The war in Vietnam divided voters, so victory for Nixon could not be guaranteed but through a forceful campaign.) 1973 investigations revealed that Nixon had been recording many conversations within his oﬀice. These conversations were required to be given to a federal district court, ruled by the Supreme Court in United States v. Nixon. August of 1972, Nixon gave a speech in which he swore the White House was not involved with the break in. His reelect was a success, although it was later found out that he had lied and paid thousands to keep the burglars quiet. The mistrust in the American people caused by the Watergate scandal was widespread. People began to question traditional, relentless views of the president and to think more critically of authority. This change caused a dramatic shiﬅ in the layman politics of America. Abuse of federal power and obstruction of justice are brought into blinding light. 1

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The Rats TirbuneAugust 10, 1974

NIXON RESIGNS

WATERGATE UPDATEMINNEAPOLIS A break-in at the DNC

headquarters June 17, 1972 and the Nixon administration’s attempt to cover government involvement begins Nixon’s downfall. The FBI’s investigation of the cash found that it was tied to a fund to reelect the president (Committee to Re-Elect the President), as well as the robbery of copies of top-secret documents and wiretapping. (The war in Vietnam divided voters, so victory for Nixon could not be guaranteed but through a forceful campaign.) 1973 investigations revealed that Nixon had been recording many conversations within his office. These conversations were required to be given to a federal district court, ruled by the Supreme Court in United States v. Nixon.

August of 1972, Nixon gave a speech in which he swore the White House was not involved with the break in. His reelect was a success, although it was later found out that he had lied and paid thousands to keep the burglars quiet.

The mistrust in the American people caused by the Watergate scandal was widespread. People began to question traditional, relentless views of the president and to think more critically of authority. This change caused a dramatic shift in the layman politics of America.

Abuse of federal power and obstruction of justice are brought into blinding light.