"Watergate was unique because it allowed the public to play its democratic role in expressing its outrage at the presidency. And as a result, for the first time in history a president resigned"
- Samuel Dash
About this Quote
The Watergate scandal was a special event in American history since it enabled the public to take an active role in revealing their outrage at the presidency. This was the first time in history that a president had been forced to resign due to public pressure. The scandal exposed the degree of the corruption and abuse of power within the Nixon administration, and the general public's response revealed that they would not endure such behavior. The scandal also highlighted the value of the public's function in holding the government responsible for its actions. The Watergate scandal was a turning point in American history, as it showed the power of the public to hold the federal government responsible and to ensure that justice is served.
This quote is written / told by Samuel Dash between February 27, 1925 and May 29, 2004. He/she was a famous Lawyer from USA.
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