Modern American History: 1950 To The 21st Century
HIST101-1401B-04 Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century
Phase 2 Individual Project
Professor Mary Cluff
3/3/2014
On June 17 1972 a security guard named Frank Wills had alerted authorities that there was a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate. The Watergate is a complex which has offices, hotel, and apartments. Five men were arrested for breaking into the Watergate complex. They were found with cash, and electronic surveillance equipment. The men were caught while attempting to wiretap phones and steal secret information. It is unknown if Nixon was aware of the heist, however it is known of his attempts to cover it up.
The following day of June 18 1972 it come to light that James McCord,
Phase 2 Individual Project
Professor Mary Cluff
3/3/2014
On June 17 1972 a security guard named Frank Wills had alerted authorities that there was a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate. The Watergate is a complex which has offices, hotel, and apartments. Five men were arrested for breaking into the Watergate complex. They were found with cash, and electronic surveillance equipment. The men were caught while attempting to wiretap phones and steal secret information. It is unknown if Nixon was aware of the heist, however it is known of his attempts to cover it up.
The following day of June 18 1972 it come to light that James McCord,