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POSC 312C

Final Exam ~ Watergate

TermDefinition
Woodward and Bernstein Investigative reporters from the Washington Post, and part of the "Watch Dog" press. They investigated the connections between the Nixon administration and the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
Bob Haldeman White House Chief of Staff and key political advisor to Nixon and upon the scandal becoming public, was convicted of perjury, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice for the role he played in orchestrating the cover-up.
John Mitchell U.S. Attorney General and key political advisor to Nixon. Managed Nixon's re-election campaign. Convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
CRP (CREEP) Comittee to Re-Elect the President. Nixon's re-election organization that funded the Watergate break-in. Key operatives involved in the burglary and they used many secret fund's and dirty tricks to undermine Nixon's opponents.
"Deep Throat" FBI's Associate Director who secretly provided crucial information about the Watergate scandal to Woodward and Bernstein. Exposed Nixon's cover-up, which lead to Nixon's resignation.
Archibald Cox Special Prosecutor who was appointed to investigate and prosecute suspected wrongdoing. Refused to accept Nixon's transcripts of the tapes and therefore Nixon asked his inferiors to fire him.
Leon Jaworski Replaced Cox as Special Prosecutor and appealed to the Supreme Court for Nixon to release 64 tapes to prove Nixon's involvement in the cover-up. Emphasized that no one is above the law and the Constitution. Nixon believed he was out to get him.
18.5 minute Gap Gap in conversation between Nixon and Haldeman three days after the break-in. Blamed on Nixon's secretary who transcribed the tapes.
John Sirica Judge in the original break-in case that refused to believe that "The Plumbers" acted alone. James W. McCord (Plumber) sent a letter confirming his beliefs. Transformed Watergate from a burglary to a scandal incriminating highest points of government.
Sam Ervin Democratic (Majority) chairman of Senate Watergate ("Ervin") Committee. Led the nationally televised investigation into Nixon's re-election campaign's break-in and cover-up. Became a hero for uncovering the administration's secrets.
Peter Rodino Chairman of the House Judiciary ("Rodino") Committee. Led investigation into Nixon's potential impeachment. Evaluates the President's fitness for office. Oversaw public hearings, managed bipartisan committee. Guided drafting articles of impeachment.
John Erlichman Nixon's Domestic Affairs Advisory who approved the plan for the break-in at Daniel Ellsberg's (led the Pentagon Papers) psychiatrist's office, in order to discredit him in the instance of a leak.
Benjamin Bradlee Executive Editor of the Washington Post who backed Woodward and Bernstein. Gave them editorial freesom to investigate and report the connections between the DNC burglary and the white house.
Huston Plan 43 pg proposal drafted by White House aide Tom Charles Huston aimed at coordinating domestic intelligence operations against "Nixon's Enemies." (AKA "ways to screw the enemy")
Hugh Sloan Treasurer for Nixon's CREEP who was a crucial source for WW and BS's investigation, as he provided key financial details that exposed the depth of the Watergate Scandal. Resigned in disgust of WH illegal activities and celebrated as an "Honest man."
John Dean WH Legal Counsel to Nixon. Destroyed evidence and arranged hush money to prove Nixon not guilty. Testified against Nixon because he was being set-up as the scapegoat for the Watergate scandal, and also exposed the Enemies' List.
E. Howard Hunt WH Consultant and former CIA agent who
Gordan Liddy
Alexander Butterfield
Pentagon Papers Supreme Court Decision
Executive Privilege
National Security
Howard Baker
Elliot Richardson
"Saturday Night Massacre"
Enemies List
Senate Watergate Committee ("Ervin Committee")
"Stonewalling" (John Mitchell)
House Judiciary Committee ("Rodino Committee")
Special Prosecutor
Hush Money
Smoking Gun
War Powers Act
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