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Watergate Video Questions and AnswersWhat did the president know and when did he know it? - Correct Answers -Nixon's
crime was the watergate cover-up, which he orchestrated
What are the burglars looking for? - Correct Answers -One theory is that they wanted
info. on Democratic National Committee Chairman Larry O'Brien
Why do the members of the committee resort to illegal tactics? - Correct Answers -
Nixon didn't just want to win the election. He wanted to win big
What does the Nixon campaign hope to learn? - Correct Answers -They wanted
advance knowledge of DNC campaign tactics
Why does the taped door cause such concern? - Correct Answers -The security guard
knew the cleaning staff had gone home for the night.
What are Nixon's aides concerned about what the press will find? - Correct Answers -
Their fear was the conspirators would expose the White House-sanctioned break-in of
Daniel Elisberg's psychiatrist's office
How important is Deep Throat to the Watergate story? - Correct Answers -The mystery
surrounding his identity exaggerated his significance, but his role was critical
Does the White House know who's leaking information to the Washington Post? -
Correct Answers -The White House suspected it was Mark Felt
Who's paying the burglars' legal bills? - Correct Answers -The Committee to re-elect the
president paid the burglars directly out of Nixon's campaign funds
Why did Nixon decide to dismiss his closest aides? - Correct Answers -He hoped to
salvage his presidency by cutting all ties to anyone linked to Watergate
What prompts the committee to ask about listening devices in the Oval Office? - Correct
Answers -A Senate Committee staffer stumbled upon the information
Why is the president taping his conversations? - Correct Answers -The taping system
was for his memoirs
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