Key Political Milestones of the 1970s: A Countdown

Watergate Fallout

In the wake of the Watergate scandal, Congress passed a series of reforms designed to increase transparency and accountability in government. These included the Ethics in Government Act and the creation of the Office of Government Ethics.

The Watergate scandal had a profound impact on American politics, as it exposed the corruption and abuse of power within the Nixon administration. In response, Congress passed a series of reforms designed to increase transparency and accountability in government. These included the Ethics in Government Act, which created an independent office to investigate ethical misconduct, and the Freedom of Information Act, which allowed citizens to access previously secret government information. These measures helped to restore public trust in the federal government, and they continue to be important safeguards against corruption today. Additionally, the Watergate scandal served as an example of how whistleblowers can play a crucial role in uncovering wrongdoing and bringing it to light.

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