In this chapter you learned the story of the most publicized political scandal in American history—the Watergate break-in. This Web site takes an in-depth look at the Washington Post's Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of this infamous story. From the first articles that detailed a burglary at the Democratic National Committee headquarters to a reporter's perspective 25 years later, its all here. Go to this Web site to find out how the free press helped to topple the presidency of Richard Nixon.
Destination Title: Revisiting Watergate
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Start at the Revisiting Watergate Web site.
- Click on Chronology. Read through the site, clicking on each hyperlink to access the accompanying Post Story.
- From the main menu, click on the Key Players topic to complete your research.
- Browse through the stories, taking notes as you go.
After you have read through the information, answer the following questions.