jul 24, 1974 - U.S. v. Nixon
Description:
Nixon was tied to a break in at the Watergate Hotel, where the Democrats hold their primaries. He allegedly had people break in to steal election information, but they were caught. Recordings of the Oval Office revealed he was involved, but he resigned an drew was pardoned before being arrested or impeached. This case shows no one is above the law. Also showed the Court can limit exevutive privilege.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 24, 1974
Now
~ 50 years ago