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On July 27, 1974, the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives voted 27–11 to recommend the first article of impeachment against the president.
The first article of impeachment was for Obstruction of Justice.
This IS Obstruction
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The first article of impeachment was for Obstruction of Justice.
This IS Obstruction
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June 1972: 5 men w/Nixon’s Committee to Re-elect the President (CREEP) were caught breaking into the DNC headquarters in the Watergate Hotel in DC
He’s re-elected Nov ‘72
May 1973: the Senate begins an investigation into Watergate due to public outcries for Nixon’s impeachment.
He’s re-elected Nov ‘72
May 1973: the Senate begins an investigation into Watergate due to public outcries for Nixon’s impeachment.
AG Richardson appoints Archibald Cox as Special Prosecutor to oversee the Watergate investigation.
Oct 1973—Sat Night Massacre
Cox refused a direct order from Nixon to seek no further tapes & materials.
Nixon orders Richardson to fire Cox—he refused & resigned.
Nixon fired Cox
Oct 1973—Sat Night Massacre
Cox refused a direct order from Nixon to seek no further tapes & materials.
Nixon orders Richardson to fire Cox—he refused & resigned.
Nixon fired Cox
