He resigned during his second term as the result of a political disaster known as the Watergate Scandal. It started during his reelection campaign, when five burglars were arrested in the Watergate Hotel, where the Democratic Party's headquarters were located. The burglars had been trying to install microphones in the building. Nixon denied any connection with the burglaries. However, several tape recordings were discovered in the White House, and these showed Nixon had been involved and had attempted to cover up the scandal. The tapes, made by Nixon, also had suspicious gaps, including one as long as 18 minutes.
Nixon resigned to avoid being impeached; the Judicial Committee of the House had already agreed to it, and it looked likely that the Senate would convict him if the impeachment went ahead.
When Gerald Ford became President, he pardoned Nixon for any and all crimes, and Nixon never admitted to criminal acts. But many in the White House staff were indicted, and some were convicted and imprisoned.
Nixon resigned to avoid being impeached; the Judicial Committee of the House had already agreed to it, and it looked likely that the Senate would convict him if the impeachment went ahead.
When Gerald Ford became President, he pardoned Nixon for any and all crimes, and Nixon never admitted to criminal acts. But many in the White House staff were indicted, and some were convicted and imprisoned.
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