Curated OER
Art of Cynicism
Learners analyze selected pieces of art and infer how they reflect a sense of disillusionment, and/or cynicism in American society in the aftermath of the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal. Then they identify and place cultural attitudes...
Curated OER
Contemporary History: Watergate
Students explore the Watergate scandal. In this Watergate lesson plan, students watch a video regarding the scandal and use the Internet to research it as well. Students then interview adults who share memories of the scandal.
Curated OER
The Saturday Night Massacre
Students look at the actions taken by Nixon from several perspectives. They explain the Constitutional issues involved with the firings and the concept of Presidential privilege as it evolved during this period. Students draw conclusions...
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Watergate and the Constitution
Using documents from the U.S. Justice Department, students analyze the events following the revelations of the Watergate scandal, and the legal and constitutional arguments that ensued over whether Nixon should or could be indicted after...
The History Place
The History Place: Gerald R. Ford Pardoning Richard Nixon
Check out this site for a brief history of the Watergate scandal & the text of President Ford's speech announcing his official pardon of Richard Nixon. You can access an audio clip of the speech as well as view the original written...
Other
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum: The Watergate Files
Detailed story of the political crimes collectively known as Watergate, as told by the Ford Library. Includes coverage of the trials, the Senate hearings, the tapes, and the people involved.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Richard M. Nixon
The National Portrait Gallery explores the actions of presidents in regard to the Cold War. Read about the so-called anti-Communist warrior, Richard M. Nixon, and his opening of relations with Communist China. Watch Nixon's speech about...
Digital History
Digital History: Watergate
This site is a comprehensive overview of the Watergate break-in and investigation that would eventually result in Nixon's resignation.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats
One of the most controversial presidents since Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, learn more than just the basic facts in this article about Richard M. Nixon's presidency.
The History Place
The History Place: Presidential Impeachment Proceedings
Provides the background and events leading to the Articles of Impeachment being drawn up against Richard Nixon by the House Judiciary Committee.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Reaction and Reform: The Watergate Scandal
Activity in which students investigate the Watergate Scandal and explore the concepts of impeachment, Executive privilege and presidential pardoning. Includes questions for discussion and small group work.
Other
Watergate.info: Analysis of the Impeachment Votes
A chart of each of the House Judiciary Committee member's party affiliation and vote on each article of impeachment in the Watergate case.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Special Reports: Revisiting Watergate
A retrospective of the Watergate crisis, compiled from the resources of the newspaper largely responsible for first bringing the crimes of the Nixon administration to light. Includes a chronology, an analysis of key players, links to...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: President Ford Pardons Nixon
At this Ibiblio.org site, click to view photos of President Ford as he announces his decision to pardon Richard Nixon in 1974.
Other
Watergate.info: Mission Impossible
Eugenio Martinez, one of the five burglars caught, gives his account on the events leading up to the night he was arrested for breaking into the Democratic Headquarters in the Watergate Hotel.
Other
Watergate.info: Nixon's Resignation Letter
A photograph of Nixon's letter of resignation signed on August 9, 1974.
Other
Watergate.info: Members of the Judiciary Committee
This Australian site from Watergate.info provides a list of the 38 members of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee which met during 1974 and eventually voted to submit 3 articles of impeachment to the full House.
Boston College
Archibald Cox to Receive O'neill Citizenship Award
Article tells of Cox's accomplishments, including being appointed the nation's first special prosecutor to investigate the Watergate scandal, throughout his career in law.
Curated OER
Nixon
This site provides a slide show with a great collection of photographs of the people involved with the Watergate Scandal. Text is included to explain the photographs.