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Monday, July 29, 1974
- Haig confronts Gergen about the Post stories. Gergen admits to speaking with reporters saying trying to remain positive feels futile in the current situation. Haig admits he believes the President is guilty.
- The House Judiciary Committee votes on the second article of impeachment charging the President with abuse of power and violating the constitutional rights of American citizens. The article passes 28-10.
- Nixon continues listening the tapes throughout the day and night.
"They’re gonna beat the (expletive) out of some of these people."
Bob Haldeman | White House Chief of Staff