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The rationale for Watergate began long before the break-in ever occurred. Nixon's deep paranoia led he and his staff to make questionable, and sometimes illegal decisions. The break-in of the Democratic National Committee's headquarters and subsequent cover-up sent 40 people to prison, led to the resignation of the President of the United States, and shattered the public's trust and faith in elected government officials.
Learn more about the Watergate Scandal by reviewing the slideshow below. As you review, complete 13.03 Watergate Facts. Save your completed work because it will help you with the tasks and serve as a study guide on the Unit test.
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Photograph Citations (left to right):
Woodward and Bernstein Research Watergate Corbis, 2006 . Image.
Discovery Education. Web. 4 June 2014. <http://www.discoveryeducation.com/>.
Richard Nixon Announces is Resignation, 1974 IRC, 2005 . Image.
Discovery Education. Web. 4 June 2014. <http://www.discoveryeducation.com/>.
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