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3. Ties to the Nixon Administration

In the days that followed the arrest, it became apparent that this was no regular burglary. One of the men claimed to be affiliated with the CIA. Another worked as a security guard for the GOP. There was also a $25,000 cashier's check for the Nixon campaign that had been deposited by one of the burglars. The Nixon administration quickly denied any involvement in or knowledge of the plot, but journalists and investigators were suspicious and kept digging.

What Was the Watergate Scandal?

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