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American History Hit
The Watergate Scandal
Jan 21, 2024
The podcast explores the Watergate scandal, including the break-in at the DNC headquarters, Nixon's obsession with image, the Senate Watergate hearings, and the impact on American society and media.
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- The televised Senate hearings on Watergate played a crucial role in holding President Nixon accountable and exposing the truth.
- The Nixon tapes, with their shocking content and undeniable proof of Nixon's guilt, ultimately led to his resignation.
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The Watergate Break-In: A Botched Burglary
In June 1972, a group of burglars, including members of the Committee to Re-Elect the President (Creep), broke into the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) at the Watergate Hotel. Their mission was to gather information on the Democratic strategy for the upcoming campaign. However, the break-in was botched, and they were quickly apprehended. At first, the incident didn't attract much attention, but it was the beginning of a series of events that would lead to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.
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