The Watergate Timeline

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Monday, July 19, 1971

Segretti asks an still unconvinced Shipley to help him recruit other lawyers. Segretti says they aren't going to be doing anything illegal and it could actually turn out to be a fun time.

Friday, July 19, 1974

John Doar presents his strongest argument during a hearing where he lays out damning detail after detail about the President's widespread illegal activity. His arguments are seen as persuasive by some and as sloppy by others.

"The time has come to get Watergate behind us and to get on with the business of America."

Richard Nixon | President of the United States