The Watergate Timeline

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Monday, June 12, 1972

Magruder tells Liddy to go back to the DNC and photograph every document they can. Baldwin is able to get a guided tour of the office and draws the layout for the burglars to follow.

Tuesday, June 12, 1973

During his testimony, Stans confirms Sloan's account but claims he had no prior knowledge of the break-in.

"My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over."

Gerald Ford | President of the United States