TIMELINE OF A SCANDAL

17 March 1973 Watergate burglar James McCord writes a letter to Judge John Sirica, claiming that he lied during trial and that the burglary had involved other government officials. 13 July 1973 Alexander Butterfield, a former presidential secretary, reveals that all conversations and telephone calls in White House offices have been covertly taped since 1971. 24 July 1974 Nixon is ordered to hand over tapes to investigators. Congress begins impeachment proceedings. 1 January 1975 John N Mitchell, John Ehrlichman and HR Haldeman are convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice and perjury. All three serve prison sentences. 1972 17 June 1972 The White House Plumbers are arrested in the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate Hotel. 3 June 1973 John Dean tells Watergate investigators that he has discussed the cover-up…

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