June 17 Five men arrested for breaking into the Democratic headquarters at the Watergate building. The five burglars and two White House advisors indicted. November 7 President Nixon and Vice-President Agnew reelected. January Trial of the seven indicted men. All but two plead guilty.
Jury convicts all.
Nixon denies involvement in Watergate. Four of his advisors resign. One is dismissed. July 23 Prosecutor in Watergate trials subpoenas tape recordings of Nixon's White House conversations. October House of Representatives begins steps to impeach Nixon.