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1972 Presidential Campaign Investigation: Watergate Hearings (Book 5)

Original title: Presidential campaign activities of 1972, Senate resolution 60. Book 5, Watergate and related activities: Phase 1, Watergate investigation: hearings before the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, United States Senate, Ninety-third Congress, first session ...

July 20, 2026

Watergate Presidential Campaign Congressional Investigation Senate Select Committee

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The Frame

What this does

This record documents the official congressional investigation into the Watergate scandal, which led to significant changes in federal campaign finance laws and executive branch oversight.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

United States Senate

The Senate exercised its oversight authority to investigate executive branch activities.

Presidential Campaign Staff (1972)

Individuals involved in the 1972 campaign were subject to testimony and investigation by the committee.

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Summary

This document is the fifth volume of the Senate 's investigation into the 1972 presidential campaign, specifically focusing on the Watergate break-in and related activities. It serves as a formal record of the testimony and evidence gathered during the 93rd Congress's inquiry.

Key Facts

The document is identified as Book 5 of the Watergate and related activities investigation.
The investigation was conducted by the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities.
The hearings were held during the first session of the 93rd United States Congress.
The scope of the investigation is defined by Senate Resolution 60.
The focus of this specific volume is Phase 1 of the Watergate investigation.

Why It Matters

This record documents the official congressional investigation into the Watergate scandal, which led to significant changes in federal campaign finance laws and executive branch oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

It is a formal record of the Senate's investigation into the 1972 presidential campaign and the Watergate scandal.

Which committee conducted these hearings?

The on Presidential Campaign Activities.

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Legislative Oversight

The document marks a pivotal moment in the expansion of congressional oversight powers regarding presidential campaigns.

Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities

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