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like this can only be made by seeing what they president got accomplished hence how a president is a 'saint'. A sinner can be classified if scarred by a scandal. Presidential Saints and Sinners had some of the most meaning people in the United States. The 'original G' George Washington, father of the United States was listed first. 'I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain the character of an honest man. (Bailey 1981)' This is a famous quote said by George Washington that explains his character. George Washington is the type which appeals to all. One of these reasons is his contribution in commanding the American Army in the War of Independence. When the office of the presidency was being created by the framers he was thought of first which can tell readers of the type of man he is. Although, there were two scandals that surfaced during Washington's presidency involving cabinet members Randolph and Hamilton he is still an honest man. People respected Washington for his honesty so he is definitely a Saint in the eyes of citizens of the United States. A president that stands out in the history of the United States is Richard Nixon. The entire nation knows about the Watergate scandals. The facts seem to be clear but the details are sketchy. Is Nixon to blame or does the blame go on his administration? This is a hovering question that been with the United States for decades and now is the time for it to be addressed. Nixon is categorized as a Sinner according to Thomas Bailey but this judgment may be put to question.

Background on Watergate:

When Nixon was running for re-election during the year of 1972 five men were arrested at 2:30 am for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate hotel. The authorities had seized a walkie-talkie, 40 rolls of unexposed film, two 35 millimeters cameras, lock picks, pen size tear-gas guns, and bugging devices (Bernstein 1974). The five men that were taken in custody were attempting to bug the phone and steal classified information. When the men were taken in custody they took an oath of silence and one of them claimed they had CIA ties. The problem with the break-in was that 'There was no immediate explanation as to why the five suspects would want to bug the Democratic National Committee offices, or whether or not they were working for any other individuals or organizations (Bernstein 1974).' A man named Bob Woodward made a great contribution towards revealing the case. Woodward, being a reporter examined the case thoroughly. He found the name and phone number of Howard Hunt which is a white house consultant in the address book of two of the burglars. They were hired by the CRP which is the Committee for the re-election of the President. After they were charged, Congress decided to get to the bottom of the case and catch the big fish. The fact that a check from the CRP was found in the bank account of one of the burglars raised eyebrows and drew questions. The origins of this money have to be recovered and it must be answered for.

Why was Watergate the most talked about and important scandal?

President Nixon's Watergate scandal wasn't the first or last of presidential scandals but it had the most impact on our nation. The major cover up of the scandal is what really stood out. This corruption is bigger than just Nixon. This corruption is centered on the abuse of power and how Richard N