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Tuesday, May 15, 1973
- Mark Felt submits his resignation from the FBI.
Wednesday, May 15, 1974
- To colleagues in the House, Rhodes begins to backpedal his position on the President after receiving so many messages opposing his position from his own constituents. After speaking with dozens of other House Republicans they decide to lay off Nixon attacks and focus on winning seats in November.
- The House Committee issues subpoenas for more tapes and documents.
"The White House has had no involvement whatever in this particular incident."
Richard Nixon | President of the United States