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The Watergate Scandal What were the main events of the Watergate Scandal and how did it discredit Richard Nixon? (10 marks) On 17th June 1972 five "burglars" were arrested in the offices of the Democratic Party in the Watergate building. Although the men had large amounts of money and were carrying bugging equipment, the case aroused little interest, yet it was the break in and the desperate attempts to cover it up which gave its name to the scandal and ultimately toppled Nixon. The connection between the Watergate burglary and the President's re-election campaign fundraising committee was highlighted by media coverage of the break-in. In particular, investigative coverage by The Washington Post fueled focus on the event. The coverage dramatically increased the profile of the crime and consequent political stakes. Fed tips by an anonymous source, Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovered information suggesting that knowledge of the break-in and attempts...

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