(1913-1994) OnJanuary 9,1913 Richard Nixon The tapes proved he did know about was born in Yorba Linda,California. the break-in. Because he had not In 1969, he became the 37th told the truth, he was in danger of President of the United States A lot being impeached. That would mean happened during Nixon's presidency. he would have to go on trial. He ended American fighting in The Watergate scandal caused a Vietnam. The millitary draft was lot of anger and upset in the country. ended. New anticrime laws were On August 8, I 974, President Nixon passed, and importantenvironmental told the American people that he programs were started. There was would resign. The next day, Vice also the Watergate scandal, which President Gerald Ford became the ended Nixon's presidency. 38th President. Burgfars were caught breaking A month after taking office, into the Democratic national President Ford gave Nixon a pardon headquarters. They were hired to for any crimes he might have steal secret papers. The Democratic committed during his Presidency building.The break-in became much of his time writing. He wrote headquarters was in the Watergate After leaving office, Nixon spent known as the Watergate scandal. about his life and his thoughts on It was learned that people who world affairs. Men who became helped re-elect Nixon in 1972 hired President after Nixon sometimes the burglars. President Nixon said asked for his opinions and advice. he did not know anything about the Richard Nixon died on April break-in. Then the courts forced 22,1994. Nixon to turn over some tapes. NIXON Circle the letter in the FACT column if the statement is a FACT.Circle the letter in the OPINION column if the statement is an OPINION. I. Richard Nixon was born in California. 2. Nixon became President in 1969. 3. Everyone thought that Nixon was a great President. President Nixon did not tell the truth about the break-in. 5. All of the American people were glad when Nixon resigned. 7. President Ford pardoned Nixon. Write the letters you have circled in order on the lines below to learn __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Write your opinion about the following statement. It is alright to steal something if you do not get caught. __ Research: Find the word scandal in a dictionary. Write its definition.