Friday, December 10, 2010

The Watergate Scandal - Chapter 10 and the Reasons Why I Chose it

     The Watergate scandal forced the President to his knees, begging for forgiveness. At 2:30 on the morning of Saturday, June 17, 1972, three Washington, D.C., police officers caught five men attempting to place listening devices inside the Democratic National Committee offices in the Watergate office complex in the nation's capital. The men wore business suits and rubber gloves.
     Watergate is one of the most well known government corruption scandals in history. Who was involved in the Watergate scandal? Watergate involved some of the highest ranking officers, government officials, and government agencies including the CIA and President Nixon. In the following blog entries, I will answer questions such as; what year did Watergate happen?, who was involved in Watergate?, what happened during Watergate?, and what caused the Watergate scandal? The answer to these questions will help uncover the mystery of who was leading this catastrophe. Obviously, it has already been uncovered, but play along and you will enjoy the ride this blog takes you on.
     This chapter also focuses on journalists and their will power to stand strong, solid, and firm with no bias. The two men who pushed the limits of investigative journalism are no known as two of the most iconic names in the media and journalism world. This scandal collapsed the White House and terrified people around the world. It sent shock waves around the universe. The fact that the President of this amazing country could be so sneaky and evil stunned the nation. Own very own President Nixon was a solicitor in the secretive operation called the Watergate Scandal.



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