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...
PBS
Pbs Character Above All: Richard M. Nixon
An excerpt from Tom Wicker's essay on Richard M. Nixon. The writing delves deep into Nixon's psyche, possibly giving reasons for his actions before and during the Watergate crisis. Analyzes Nixon's political philosophy and his actions.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Richard Nixon
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Richard Nixon and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Other
Mary Ferrell Foundation: Watergate
Comprehensive narrative tells the story of a "third rate burglary" and cover-up that escalated into a scandal which brought down the presidency of Richard Nixon and culminated in his resignation on August 9, 1974.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Richard Nixon as President
Learn about Nixon's presidency, including his strategy to get the United States out of the Vietnam War, his foreign policy maneuvers with China and the Soviet Union, and his fall from grace due to the Watergate scandal.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Watergate
Analyze the scandal that brought down the Nixon presidency and added to the loss of confidence our nation had in our government. Included on this site is a concise summary, references for further study, questions for analysis, and a...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Tech: Patricia Nixon, Wife of Former President Dies at 81
A brief biography that discusses her pain during the Watergate Scandal and her life after Nixon's presidency.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Richard M. Nixon
View a general biography of Richard Nixon. Includes portrait, and a link to the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
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.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Nixon Tapes
Transcript of Margaret Warner's interview with Stanley Kutler on his book, Abuse of Power, detailing the sections of the Nixon tapes which show the President's misuse of constitutional power, resulting in his impeachment. Insights into...
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.
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.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Resignation Address to the Nation
This is the text, audio, and video [5:08] of President Nixon's resignation address to the nation on August 8, 1974.
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.
Other
Watergate.info: The Scandal That Destroyed Nixon
This site provides a detailed overview of Watergate. Content includes a focus on what Watergate was, a chronology of events, a detailed look at the life and role of President Nixon, a look at the infamous "tapes," Nixon's impeachment and...
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fbi Records: Watergate
View the entire collection of FBI files that document the investigation into the Watergate break-in and related issues between 1972 and 1979.
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...
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...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats
Overview of the accomplishments and defeats of President Richard M. Nixon's administration.
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.
US National Archives
National Archives: Watergate and the Constitution
The document shown here deals with a specific question: Should the Watergate Special Prosecutor seek an indictment of the former President?
US National Archives
National Archives: Constitutional Issues: Watergate and the Constitution
This lesson plan deals with the constitutional issue of indictment and impeachment of a U.S. President. Includes original documents and related teaching activities.
University of California
History Project: The Path to Watergate
Students will write an essay on the causes of the Watergate affair using background information, a chronology of events, and nineteen primary source documents.
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.