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John Dean - ANSWERWhite House Counsel
Fired in 1973
Told Nixon that the cover-up had become a "cancer on the presidency"
Charged with obstruction of justice.
Spent four months in prison for his role in the Watergate cover-up.
Star witness for senate investigation.
June 17, 1972 - ANSWER5 burglars stealing secret documents and bugging the office's phones.
Burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
The 5 burglars consisted of 3 Cuban-American and 2 Americans.
Guard found tape on the door where the lock is at, realizes that the cleaning people gone home, and
calls the police.
Wasn't clear that the burglars were connected to Nixon, but suspicions were raised.
Suspicions raised because the burglars were wearing expensive suits and had brand new 100 dollar
bills known as "Hush Money"
Broke into the Watergate Hotel
, Bob Haldeman - ANSWERWhite House Chief of Staff
Involved in the Watergate Break-In and Cover-up.
Found guilty for perjury, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice
Said "I don't remember" over 100 times during his testimony.
Went to prison for 18 months.
Was apart of an 18 1/2 minute gap in Nixon tapes where Nixon and Haldeman were taking efforts to
obstruct justice.
John Ehrlichman - ANSWERDomestic Policy Advisor
Convicted for conspiracy, perjury, and obstruction of justice.
Served a year and a half in prison.
Fired by Nixon
Said "All Presidents do this."
He directed the "plumbers" unit.
Woodward/Bernstein - ANSWERReporters for The Washington Post
Brought Watergate to the the forefront
Had a source named "Deep Throat" who confirmed or denied information.
John Dean - ANSWERWhite House Counsel
Fired in 1973
Told Nixon that the cover-up had become a "cancer on the presidency"
Charged with obstruction of justice.
Spent four months in prison for his role in the Watergate cover-up.
Star witness for senate investigation.
June 17, 1972 - ANSWER5 burglars stealing secret documents and bugging the office's phones.
Burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
The 5 burglars consisted of 3 Cuban-American and 2 Americans.
Guard found tape on the door where the lock is at, realizes that the cleaning people gone home, and
calls the police.
Wasn't clear that the burglars were connected to Nixon, but suspicions were raised.
Suspicions raised because the burglars were wearing expensive suits and had brand new 100 dollar
bills known as "Hush Money"
Broke into the Watergate Hotel
, Bob Haldeman - ANSWERWhite House Chief of Staff
Involved in the Watergate Break-In and Cover-up.
Found guilty for perjury, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice
Said "I don't remember" over 100 times during his testimony.
Went to prison for 18 months.
Was apart of an 18 1/2 minute gap in Nixon tapes where Nixon and Haldeman were taking efforts to
obstruct justice.
John Ehrlichman - ANSWERDomestic Policy Advisor
Convicted for conspiracy, perjury, and obstruction of justice.
Served a year and a half in prison.
Fired by Nixon
Said "All Presidents do this."
He directed the "plumbers" unit.
Woodward/Bernstein - ANSWERReporters for The Washington Post
Brought Watergate to the the forefront
Had a source named "Deep Throat" who confirmed or denied information.
