Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Committee
|
| gptkbp:cabinet_member |
gptkb:Sam_Ervin
|
| gptkbp:concluded_on |
abuse of power by the President
|
| gptkbp:created |
public distrust in government
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1974
|
| gptkbp:established |
precedent for congressional oversight
|
| gptkbp:formed |
gptkb:1973
|
| gptkbp:has_meetings |
gptkb:House_of_Commons
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Senate Watergate Committee
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
public opinion on government transparency
subsequent investigations into government misconduct |
| gptkbp:inspired |
future congressional committees
|
| gptkbp:investigates |
gptkb:Watergate_scandal
gptkb:Nixon_administration campaign finance violations break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters cover-up efforts by the Nixon administration |
| gptkbp:is_examined_in |
gptkb:White_House_tapes
testimony of key witnesses |
| gptkbp:led_to |
resignation of Richard Nixon
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Howard_Baker
gptkb:Daniel_Inouye gptkb:John_Tunney Edward Gurney |
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:Final_Report_of_the_Senate_Watergate_Committee
transcripts of hearings |
| gptkbp:recommendation |
reforms in campaign finance laws
greater accountability for executive power strengthening of the Freedom of Information Act |
| gptkbp:reported_by |
obstruction of justice
intimidation of witnesses conspiracy to defraud the United States illegal wiretaps misuse of federal agencies perjury by administration officials |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
impeachment proceedings against Richard Nixon
|
| gptkbp:was |
a response to public outcry
a catalyst for political reform a bipartisan effort a significant event in the 1970s a key player in the Watergate scandal a pivotal moment in American political history |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Watergate_scandal
gptkb:Watergate_Scandal gptkb:Watergate_hearings gptkb:Watergate_scandal_figures |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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