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How did the reporting on the Watergate Scandal affect American journalism?
How did the reporting on the Watergate Scandal affect American journalism?
- It led to a decrease in investigative reporting due to the risks involved.
- It had no lasting impact, as journalism trends quickly shifted back to traditional reporting styles.
- It caused journalists to focus more on international affairs.
- It infused American journalism with a new adversarial edge. (correct)
What role did Mark Felt, also known as "Deep Throat," play in the Watergate investigation?
What role did Mark Felt, also known as "Deep Throat," play in the Watergate investigation?
- He was a member of the Committee to Re-elect the President who leaked information to the press.
- He was a confidential source within the FBI who provided information to Woodward and Bernstein. (correct)
- He was a White House staffer who provided direct testimony before the Senate committee.
- He was a judge who oversaw the trial of the Watergate burglars.
What was the significance of the "Saturday Night Massacre?"
What was the significance of the "Saturday Night Massacre?"
- It was the night the Watergate burglars were apprehended.
- It marked the end of the Senate Watergate Committee hearings.
- It was the night Nixon announced his resignation from the presidency.
- It involved Nixon's attempt to halt the Watergate investigation by firing key officials. (correct)
How did the discovery of Nixon's secret taping system impact the Watergate scandal?
How did the discovery of Nixon's secret taping system impact the Watergate scandal?
What event initially sparked the Watergate scandal?
What event initially sparked the Watergate scandal?
What action did Gerald Ford take regarding Nixon after becoming president, and what was the public reaction?
What action did Gerald Ford take regarding Nixon after becoming president, and what was the public reaction?
What was the key detail revealed on the "smoking gun" tape, and why was it so significant?
What was the key detail revealed on the "smoking gun" tape, and why was it so significant?
What was the constitutional basis cited by the White House when initially refusing to release the tapes?
What was the constitutional basis cited by the White House when initially refusing to release the tapes?
Which of the following best describes Archibald Cox's role during the Watergate scandal?
Which of the following best describes Archibald Cox's role during the Watergate scandal?
What lasting impact did the Watergate scandal have on American politics and government?
What lasting impact did the Watergate scandal have on American politics and government?
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Watergate Scandal
Watergate Scandal
Series of events starting with a burglary at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate complex, leading to Nixon's resignation.
Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
Two young reporters from The Washington Post who investigated and broke many stories about the Watergate scandal.
Mark Felt (Deep Throat)
Mark Felt (Deep Throat)
Deputy director of the FBI who served as a confidential source for Woodward, providing key information on the Watergate investigation.
Senate Watergate Committee
Senate Watergate Committee
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Elliot Richardson
Elliot Richardson
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Saturday Night Massacre
Saturday Night Massacre
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Nixon's Taping System
Nixon's Taping System
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"Smoking Gun" Tape
"Smoking Gun" Tape
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Impeachment
Impeachment
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Gerald Ford's Pardon of Nixon
Gerald Ford's Pardon of Nixon
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Study Notes
- The Watergate Scandal began with the arrest of burglars inside the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate complex in Washington on June 18, 1972.
- The events following the Watergate Scandal led to the first resignation of a U.S. president altering American politics.
The Washington Post's Investigation
- Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward investigated the Watergate Scandal, uncovering details about the burglars, including their connection to Nixon’s reelection committee. They found that Nixon and H.R. Halderman discussed using the CIA to obstruct the FBI investigation. Indicted figures E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy directed the burglary. Woodward's source, Mark Felt, known as "Deep Throat," remained anonymous until 2005. Despite media exposure, Nixon won the 1972 election amid allegations of political sabotage and a secret fund for spying.
The Government's Response
- Judge John Sirica oversaw the Watergate trial, leading John Dean to reveal Nixon's cover-up involvement. In April 1973, four aides were dismissed, and Senator Sam Ervin led media-attended hearings. Dean testified about the cover-up; Butterfield disclosed Nixon's taping system. Nixon invoked "executive privilege," leading to key resignations.
Nixon's Resignation
- Nixon portrayed himself as a protector of the presidency, denying prior knowledge of the burglary. Jaworski indicted several key individuals for conspiracy. A tape from June 23, 1972, revealed Nixon’s involvement in the cover-up, leading to his resignation on August 8, 1974. Gerald Ford pardoned him, and the scandal fostered public cynicism, prompting campaign finance reforms and changing journalism practices.
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