Everything Everywhere Daily · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Despite Nixon's re-election landslide, the Watergate scandal gained momentum through Senate investigations and leaked confessions from plumbers. Testimony and recordings revealed Nixon's knowledge of the cover-up, leading to impeachment hearings. Facing inevitable removal, Nixon resigned on August 8, 1974, becoming the only US president to do so.
“An inquiry led by Senator Ted Kennedy became a Senate committee to investigate the issue. The committee found more suspicious information on Nixon and the plumbers.”
“Most notably, during sentencing, some of the plumbers confessed that they were told to plead guilty and commit perjury. This information was then leaked to the LA Times.”
“The Watergate scandal, which began as a third-rate burglary, had escalated into an unprecedented constitutional crisis. Nixon's denials and attempts to obstruct justice further deepened the crisis, leading to his impeachment.”
“Nixon, facing the inevitability of impeachment and removal from office, announced his resignation on August 8, 1974.”