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Who leaked the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times?
Who leaked the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times?
When did Richard Nixon become President?
When did Richard Nixon become President?
What was the purpose of the 'White House Plumbers'?
What was the purpose of the 'White House Plumbers'?
Who broke into the office of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist?
Who broke into the office of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist?
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What was the purpose of the Committee to Re-elect the President (CREEP)?
What was the purpose of the Committee to Re-elect the President (CREEP)?
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Who played a key role in bringing the 'Watergate' affair to the public's attention?
Who played a key role in bringing the 'Watergate' affair to the public's attention?
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Who financed the campaign to spy on and sabotage Democrats?
Who financed the campaign to spy on and sabotage Democrats?
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Who ordered Nixon to supply all the recordings?
Who ordered Nixon to supply all the recordings?
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What was the reason for Nixon's resignation?
What was the reason for Nixon's resignation?
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Why was Ford's decision to pardon Nixon controversial?
Why was Ford's decision to pardon Nixon controversial?
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What was Ford's main goal as president after Nixon's resignation?
What was Ford's main goal as president after Nixon's resignation?
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Which agency did Nixon set up to address environmental concerns?
Which agency did Nixon set up to address environmental concerns?
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Who did Nixon verbally attack during his presidency?
Who did Nixon verbally attack during his presidency?
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What was the nickname given to Nixon after the Watergate scandal?
What was the nickname given to Nixon after the Watergate scandal?
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What impact did Watergate have on American voters' perception of presidential candidates?
What impact did Watergate have on American voters' perception of presidential candidates?
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Which of the following was a negative impact of Watergate on the media?
Which of the following was a negative impact of Watergate on the media?
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Which law was passed in an attempt to prevent future presidents from acting without the approval of Congress?
Which law was passed in an attempt to prevent future presidents from acting without the approval of Congress?
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What impact did Watergate have on people's perception of the morality and honesty of the president?
What impact did Watergate have on people's perception of the morality and honesty of the president?
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Who were the five men involved in the Watergate break-in?
Who were the five men involved in the Watergate break-in?
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Who was the White House lawyer who investigated the involvement of White House staff in the Watergate break-in?
Who was the White House lawyer who investigated the involvement of White House staff in the Watergate break-in?
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Who was the special prosecutor for the White House appointed to lead the new investigation into the Watergate scandal?
Who was the special prosecutor for the White House appointed to lead the new investigation into the Watergate scandal?
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Why did President Nixon refuse to release the recordings of conversations and phone calls in his office?
Why did President Nixon refuse to release the recordings of conversations and phone calls in his office?
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