White House Resignations
Announces the departures of H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, fires John Dean, and accepts Attorney General Richard Kleindienst's resignation.
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Dismissal of Pentagon Papers Charges
Judge William Byrne dismisses the case against Ellsberg after government misconduct and illegal evidence gathering are exposed.
Dismissal of Pentagon Papers Charges
The federal case against Russo is dismissed with Ellsberg's after government misconduct becomes known.
Pentagon Papers Case Dismissed
Byrne dismisses the Ellsberg-Russo prosecution after disclosures of government misconduct undermine the case.
Pentagon Papers Trial
The federal case against Ellsberg and Anthony Russo is dismissed after government misconduct, including illegal evidence gathering connected with the Fielding break-in, is exposed.
Public Watergate Hearings
Opens the Senate Watergate Committee's public hearings, beginning months of nationally televised testimony about the burglary, campaign abuses and cover-up.
Senate Watergate Committee
The Senate Watergate committee begins its nationally televised hearings. Attorney General-designate Elliot Richardson taps former solicitor general Archibald Cox as the Justice Department’s special prosecutor for Watergate.
Senate Watergate Committee
The Senate Watergate committee begins its nationally televised hearings. Attorney General-designate Elliot Richardson taps former solicitor general Archibald Cox as the Justice Department’s special prosecutor for Watergate.
Cox Selected
Announces Archibald Cox as the choice for independent Watergate special prosecutor while preparing to take office as attorney general.
James McCord Testimony
Questions James McCord during the second day of public hearings as the committee examines the Watergate break-in, wiretapping and efforts to conceal responsibility.
Senate Watergate Committee
The Senate Watergate committee begins its nationally televised hearings. Attorney General-designate Elliot Richardson taps former solicitor general Archibald Cox as the Justice Department’s special prosecutor for Watergate
Senate Watergate Committee
The Senate Watergate committee begins its nationally televised hearings. Attorney General-designate Elliot Richardson taps former solicitor general Archibald Cox as the Justice Department’s special prosecutor for Watergate
Special Prosecutor
Archibald Cox is appointed Special Prosecutor to oversee the investigation into possible presidential impropriety.
Special Prosecutor
Archibald Cox is appointed Special Prosecutor to oversee the investigation into possible presidential impropriety
Watergate Statement
Issues a lengthy statement on Watergate, acknowledging a White House effort to contain the scandal while denying prior knowledge of criminal conduct.
Caulfield and Ulasewicz Testimony
Oversees testimony from John Caulfield and Anthony Ulasewicz concerning investigative and political activities connected with the developing Watergate inquiry.
Barker and Baldwin Testimony
Participates as the committee hears Gerald Alch, Bernard Barker and Alfred Baldwin during continuing testimony about the burglary operation and its participants.
Skylab 2
Launches in an Apollo command module to repair Skylab.
Bombing of Kampuchea
The Senate majority leader, Mike Mansfield, says: "The only way to face up to our responsibilities, the only way to do it effectively is to cut the purse strings"
Bombing of Kampuchea
The US Senate votes to cut off funds for the bombing of Kampuchea
Special Prosecutor Begins Work
Takes charge of the independent Watergate prosecution with authority to investigate offenses connected to the burglary, cover-up and related campaign activities.
June
White House Tape 039-080
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon in the 15-minute White House recording numbered 039-080; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 039-080
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman in the 15-minute White House recording numbered 039-080; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 039-083
H. R. Haldeman appears with Richard Nixon in the 1-minute White House recording numbered 039-083; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 039-083
Richard Nixon appears with H. R. Haldeman in the 1-minute White House recording numbered 039-083; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 442-001
John Dean appears with Richard Nixon and Ronald Ziegler in the 281-minute White House recording numbered 442-001; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 442-001
Richard Nixon appears with John Dean and Ronald Ziegler in the 281-minute White House recording numbered 442-001; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
White House Tape 442-001
Ronald Ziegler appears with Richard Nixon and John Dean in the 281-minute White House recording numbered 442-001; the Watergate Special Prosecution Force later included the recording in its transcript collection.
Harmony and Reisner Testimony
Leads a public hearing featuring Sally Harmony and Robert Reisner as the committee develops evidence about campaign organization and Watergate-related activities.
Campaign Organization Inquiry
Participates in the continuing Phase I hearings as the committee examines the structure, personnel and activities of the Nixon reelection campaign.
Sloan and Porter Testimony
Presides as Hugh Sloan and Herbert Porter testify about campaign operations, finances and conduct connected with the Committee for the Re-Election of the President.
Maurice Stans Testimony
Oversees testimony from Maurice Stans as the committee examines campaign finance practices and the handling of money associated with Nixon's reelection organization.
Campaign Finance Examination
Takes part in a Phase I hearing focused on campaign finances, fundraising practices and evidence being developed through the committee's Watergate investigation.
Fielding Break-In Evidence
Watergate investigators uncover evidence linking Ehrlichman's office to planning surrounding the burglary of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist, Lewis Fielding.
Pentagon Papers
Watergate prosecutors find a memo addressed to John Ehrlichman describing in detail the plans to burglarize the office of Pentagon Papers defendant Daniel Ellsberg’s psychiatrist, The Post reports.
Phase I Evidence Review
Leads another public session as the committee continues building its evidentiary record on the burglary, campaign activities and subsequent efforts to conceal responsibility.
Rolling Stones, The
Martha Hunt files an application in a London Court claiming Mick Jagger is the father of her daughter Karis
Nuclear Power
The Agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union on the Prevention of Nuclear War enters into force, the major policy objectives are "to remove the danger of nuclear war and the use of nuclear weapons"
Los Angeles Writ Transfer
Federal records show Hunt was received in Los Angeles under a writ while Watergate-related legal proceedings and investigations continued.
Los Angeles Writ Transfer
Federal records show Hunt was received in Los Angeles under a writ while Watergate-related legal proceedings and investigations continued.
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