Nixon's Presidency: Surveillance, Scandal, and Impeachment

This chapter explores the historical context of Nixon's presidency, focusing on the Houston plan for surveillance and its implications for civil liberties. It examines the impact of the Watergate scandal on Nixon's political standing, impeachment processes, and the partisan dynamics that shaped the House Judiciary Committee's actions. Additionally, it ponders alternate historical outcomes had Nixon remained in power, considering the potential effects on the Vietnam War and Cold War dynamics.