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1973 Senate Watergate Investigation Hearing Records (Book 9)

Original title: Presidential campaign activities of 1972, Senate resolution 60. Book 9, Watergate and related activities: Phase I, Watergate investigation: hearings before the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, United States Senate, Ninety-third Congress, first session ...

July 19, 2026

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What this does

These records document the formal legislative investigation into the 1972 presidential campaign, which resulted in significant changes to federal campaign finance laws and government ethics oversight.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Senate

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

1972 Presidential Campaign participants

Individuals and organizations involved in the 1972 campaign were subject to subpoena and testimony during the investigation.

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Summary

This document is the ninth volume of transcripts from the 1973 U.S. Senate investigation into the 1972 presidential campaign activities, commonly known as the Watergate hearings. It provides the official record of testimony and evidence gathered during the first phase of the committee's inquiry.

Key Facts

  • The document serves as Book 9 of the Phase I Watergate investigation records.
  • The hearings were conducted under the authority of Senate Resolution 60.
  • The investigation focused on activities related to the 1972 presidential campaign.
  • The proceedings were held during the first session of the 93rd United States Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is contained in Book 9 of the Watergate hearings?
Book 9 contains the official transcripts and records of testimony from the first phase of the Senate 's investigation into the 1972 presidential campaign.
Who conducted these hearings?
The hearings were conducted by the Senate on Presidential Campaign Activities during the 93rd Congress.

Why It Matters

These records document the formal legislative investigation into the 1972 presidential campaign, which resulted in significant changes to federal campaign finance laws and government ethics oversight.

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Legislative Impact

The investigation recorded in these hearings served as the catalyst for major reforms in federal campaign finance regulations.

Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities

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organizationSelect Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities“The Senate committee tasked with investigating the 1972 presidential campaign.”Map →
organizationNinety-third Congress“The legislative body conducting the hearings.”Map →

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