Watergate

The Policy of Secrecy: Watergate
I. The Context:
A. Anti-Communism
B. The Political Style of Tricky Dick
C. Tumultuous Times
II. Watergate:
A. The Break-In (June 17, 1972)
B. The Cover-Up
III. Why Watergate Matters?
A. Policy Change:
1. War Powers Act of 1973
2. 1974 Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Act
3. Fair Campaign Act of 1974
4. Freedom of Information Act in 1974
B. A Change of Mind
C. A “Conservative” Shift: Electing President Jimmy Carter