Watergate
However, through a complicated fiduciary set-up, the money actually went into an account owned by a Miami company run by Watergate burglar Bernard Barker.
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August
Watergate
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan.
Watergate
Several donations (totaling $89,000) were made by individuals who thought they were making private donations to the President's reelection committee.
Watergate
The donations were made in the form of cashier's, certified, and personal checks, and all were made payable only to the Committee to Re-Elect the President.
Watergate
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan.
Watergate Campaign Link
The Washington Post links Watergate & the Committee for Re-election of the President
Watergate Campaign Link
The Washington Post links Watergate & the Committee for Re-election of the President.
Watergate Campaign Link
The Washington Post links Watergate & the Committee for Re-election of the President.
Nixon Fund Audit
Bernstein and Woodward report on plans to audit Nixon campaign finances after money connected with the Watergate burglars is traced to the reelection effort.
Nixon Fund Audit
Woodward and Bernstein report that an audit is planned for Nixon campaign finances after Watergate-linked money is traced into the reelection organization.
ABM Treaty
Ratified by the US Senate
Full Circle
Releases Full Circle without Morrison.
Campaign Finance Violations
Bernstein and Woodward report alleged violations involving Nixon campaign funds as investigators continue tracing money associated with the Watergate operation.
Campaign Fund Violations
Woodward and Bernstein report alleged campaign-finance violations involving Nixon reelection funds as investigators continue following money connected with Watergate.
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Nixon Donor Banking Charter
Woodward reports on a Nixon campaign donor who received a banking charter, extending scrutiny of campaign finance during the developing Watergate investigation.
Nixon Fund Violations Report
Bernstein and Woodward report findings concerning alleged Nixon campaign fund violations uncovered during the expanding Watergate financial investigation.
Nixon Fund Violations Report
Woodward and Bernstein report findings concerning alleged violations in Nixon campaign funds uncovered during the widening Watergate financial investigation.
Watergate Press Conference
Publicly argues that the danger in campaign wrongdoing lies in covering it up and says White House Counsel John Dean is monitoring the investigation.
September
Liddy and Hunt Flight Report
Bernstein and Woodward report that G. Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt fled their nearby command location after the Watergate burglary team was arrested.
Liddy and Hunt Flight Report
Woodward and Bernstein report that G. Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt fled their nearby command location after the Watergate burglary team was arrested.
Justice Department Investigation
Bernstein and Woodward report that the Justice Department has completed a major phase of its Watergate investigation as federal prosecutors prepare the burglary case.
Justice Department Investigation
Woodward and Bernstein report that the Justice Department has completed a major phase of its Watergate investigation as prosecutors prepare the burglary case.
Bugging Participant Account
Bernstein and Woodward report details supplied by a participant in the Watergate surveillance operation, adding information about how the bugging effort was organized.
Bugging Participant Account
Woodward and Bernstein report details from a participant in the Watergate surveillance operation, adding information about how the electronic eavesdropping effort was organized.
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Trial
Hunt and fellow operative G. Gordon Liddy, along with the five burglars arrested at the Watergate, were indicted on federal charges
Trial
Hunt and fellow operative G. Gordon Liddy, along with the five burglars arrested at the Watergate, were indicted on federal charges.
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Trial
Hunt, Liddy, and the 5 Watergate burglars were indicted by a federal grand jury.
Watergate Indictment
Is indicted for his role in planning and supporting the Watergate burglary and bugging operation.
White House Tape 779-002
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman in the 48-minute White House recording numbered 779-002; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 779-002
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon and John Dean in the 48-minute White House recording numbered 779-002; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 779-002
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman and John Dean in the 48-minute White House recording numbered 779-002; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Secret GOP Fund Structure
Woodward and Bernstein report that money for the Watergate intelligence operation came from a secret Nixon campaign fund controlled by senior campaign officials.
Secret GOP Fund Links
Bernstein and Woodward report that two senior Nixon campaign officials withdrew substantial sums from a secret fund used for intelligence-gathering activities against Democrats.
Secret GOP Fund Withdrawals
Woodward and Bernstein report that Jeb Magruder and Herbert Porter each withdrew more than $50,000 from a secret fund used for political intelligence activities.
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