"You must pursue this investigation of Watergate even if it leads to the president. I'm innocent. You've got to believe me, I'm innocent. If you don't take my job."
Richard Nixon, 1973
President Nixon made this statement during the investigation of what came to be known as the Watergate Scandal. What was the result of this investigation for President Nixon?
Responses
A He was cleared of any wrongdoing.He was cleared of any wrongdoing.
B Facing impeachment, he resigned from office.Facing impeachment, he resigned from office.
C President Nixon lost his bid for re-election to Jimmy Carter.President Nixon lost his bid for re-election to Jimmy Carter.
D He was impeached, tried in the Senate, and removed from office.He was impeached, tried in the Senate, and removed from office.