Watergate AI Version Flashcards
What was Watergate?
The complex in Washington, D.C., where the Democratic National Committee headquarters was located
The scandal began with a break-in at the DNC offices.
What does CREEP stand for?
Committee to Re-elect the President
CREEP was involved in organizing illegal activities during Nixon’s 1972 re-election campaign.
Who was John Mitchell?
Nixon’s Attorney General and chairman of CREEP, implicated in the planning and cover-up of the break-in
He resigned as Attorney General in 1972 after the scandal broke.
Who was G. Gordon Liddy?
Former FBI agent and CREEP’s chief operative responsible for planning the break-in
He organized the actual break-in at the Watergate building.
Who was E. Howard Hunt?
Former CIA officer involved in the break-in and other covert activities
He worked with Liddy on illegal operations for the Nixon campaign.
What significant event happened on June 17, 1972?
The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex
Five burglars were arrested while attempting to wiretap the DNC offices.
Who was Frank Wills?
The security guard who discovered the break-in at the Watergate complex
He noticed tape on a door and called the police.
What role did John Dean play in the Watergate scandal?
White House Counsel who provided testimony about the cover-up and implicated Nixon
He testified before Congress during the investigation.
Who was H.R. Haldeman?
Nixon’s Chief of Staff involved in the Watergate cover-up
He resigned in 1973 and was convicted for his role in the scandal.
What was the significance of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein?
Journalists for The Washington Post who investigated and exposed the Watergate scandal
Their reporting brought the scandal to public attention.
What was ‘Deep Throat’?
The pseudonym for the anonymous source who provided information about the Watergate scandal
Later revealed to be Mark Felt, the Deputy Associate Director of the FBI.
What was the ‘Enemies List’?
A list of political opponents and critics targeted by Nixon’s administration
Used to undermine adversaries as part of the Watergate scandal.
What happened on November 7, 1972?
Nixon won re-election in a landslide during the 1972 Presidential election
The Watergate scandal began to surface shortly after.
Who was Judge John Sirica?
The federal judge who presided over the Watergate trial
He demanded further investigation into the cover-up.
Who was Elliot Richardson?
Nixon’s Attorney General who appointed Archibald Cox as special prosecutor
He resigned in protest when Nixon ordered Cox’s firing.
What was the ‘Saturday Night Massacre’?
The event when Nixon ordered the firing of special prosecutor Archibald Cox
Resulted in the resignations of both Elliot Richardson and William Ruckelshaus.
Who was Robert Bork?
The Solicitor General who carried out Nixon’s order to fire Archibald Cox
His actions were controversial and met with public backlash.
What did Nixon declare on November 17, 1973?
“I’m not a crook”
This statement was made in response to allegations of corruption.
Who was Leon Jaworski?
The new special prosecutor appointed after Archibald Cox’s firing
He continued the investigation into the Watergate scandal.
What was United States v. Nixon?
A landmark Supreme Court case that ruled Nixon had to turn over the White House tapes
This decision was crucial in unraveling the Watergate cover-up.
What happened on July 27, 1974?
The House Judiciary Committee voted to approve articles of impeachment against Nixon
This marked the start of the formal impeachment process.
What occurred on August 8, 1974?
President Nixon resigned from office
He became the first U.S. president to resign due to the Watergate scandal.
How did the Watergate scandal impact American politics?
Led to significant changes in government accountability and restored faith in the rule of law
Resulted from the abuses of power by the Nixon administration.
