The Watergate Break-in and its Controversy
"The Watergate affair is generally recognized as the most publicized incident of political improperties by the highest officials of the U.S. government in modern times."(Raymond,557)
The Watergate Break-inoccured on June 17, 1972. The break-in was discoevered by police who found five men attempting to break into and wiretap Democratic party offices. With two other accomplices they were tried and convicted in Jan., 1973. All seven men were either directly or indirectly employees of President Nixon's reelection committee. The "Watergate" break-in was traced to officials of the Committee to Re-elect the President. A number of administration officials resigned; some were later convicted of offenses connected with efforts to cover up the affair. Nixon denied any personal involvement, but the courts forced him to show the tape recordings which indicated that he had, in fact, tried to divert the investigation. "The Watergate affair is generally recognized as the most publicized incident of political improperties by the highest officials of the U.S. government in modern times."(Raymond,557)
Gerald Ford was the successor after Richard Nixon resigned within his postion as president after the Watergate scandal. When Gerald Ford took the oath of office at a quickly arranged ceremony at noon on Aug. 9, 1974. It was after the Watergate scandal and during this time that the economy was in disarray, an energy shortage was worsening, allies were wondering how steadfast the United States might be as a partner and Mr. Nixon, having resigned the presidency rather than face impeachment for taking part in the Watergate cover-up, was flying to seclusion in San Clemente, Calif.
There was a collective sense of relief as Mr. Ford, in the most memorable line of his most noteworthy speech, declared that day,
“Our long national nightmare is over.”
To this speech that Ford made during his inaugural speech after the resignation of Richard Nixon I have to say that it was an accurate statement for the people of America had lost their hope and faith in the presidency. The link above is proof to validate exactly what Ford was addressing within his speech and I believe it is very accurate that he was bringing new hope to the American society with his statement.
Kutler,Stanley I. The Wars of Watergate:The Last crisis of Richard Nixon.W.W. Norton Company: New York, 1990
Raymond,Walter J. Dictionary of Politics: Selected American and Foreign Political and Legal Terms. Brunswick Publishing Corp: 1992
The Watergate Break-inoccured on June 17, 1972. The break-in was discoevered by police who found five men attempting to break into and wiretap Democratic party offices. With two other accomplices they were tried and convicted in Jan., 1973. All seven men were either directly or indirectly employees of President Nixon's reelection committee. The "Watergate" break-in was traced to officials of the Committee to Re-elect the President. A number of administration officials resigned; some were later convicted of offenses connected with efforts to cover up the affair. Nixon denied any personal involvement, but the courts forced him to show the tape recordings which indicated that he had, in fact, tried to divert the investigation. "The Watergate affair is generally recognized as the most publicized incident of political improperties by the highest officials of the U.S. government in modern times."(Raymond,557)
Gerald Ford was the successor after Richard Nixon resigned within his postion as president after the Watergate scandal. When Gerald Ford took the oath of office at a quickly arranged ceremony at noon on Aug. 9, 1974. It was after the Watergate scandal and during this time that the economy was in disarray, an energy shortage was worsening, allies were wondering how steadfast the United States might be as a partner and Mr. Nixon, having resigned the presidency rather than face impeachment for taking part in the Watergate cover-up, was flying to seclusion in San Clemente, Calif.
There was a collective sense of relief as Mr. Ford, in the most memorable line of his most noteworthy speech, declared that day,
“Our long national nightmare is over.”
To this speech that Ford made during his inaugural speech after the resignation of Richard Nixon I have to say that it was an accurate statement for the people of America had lost their hope and faith in the presidency. The link above is proof to validate exactly what Ford was addressing within his speech and I believe it is very accurate that he was bringing new hope to the American society with his statement.
Kutler,Stanley I. The Wars of Watergate:The Last crisis of Richard Nixon.W.W. Norton Company: New York, 1990
Raymond,Walter J. Dictionary of Politics: Selected American and Foreign Political and Legal Terms. Brunswick Publishing Corp: 1992
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