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When did the Watergate scandal take place?
Who was the President of the United States during the Watergate scandal?
What led to Nixon's eventual resignation in 1974?
Who was revealed to be Deep Throat, the anonymous informant in the Watergate scandal?
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Which committee was established to investigate the Watergate break-in and related espionage activities?
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- Watergate scandal took place between 1972 and late 1973 involving a break-in at the Democratic party headquarters.
- The break-in was politically motivated and backed by the White House administration led by President Richard Nixon.
- Nixon's involvement in the scandal led to mounting evidence of covert operations and illegal activities by his administration.
- The Senate Watergate Committee was established to investigate the Watergate break-in and related espionage activities.
- Nixon's refusal to release the incriminating White House tapes led to public outcry and calls for impeachment.
- Nixon eventually resigned in 1974 before facing criminal charges, receiving a controversial full pardon from President Gerald Ford.
- Deep Throat, the anonymous informant in the Watergate scandal, was revealed to be former FBI associate director William Mark Felt in 2005.
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Explore the key events and individuals involved in the Watergate scandal, including the break-in, Nixon's administration, the Senate Watergate Committee, and Deep Throat. Learn about the political implications and consequences of the scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation.
