After tapes emerged suggesting President Nixon's involvement in a cover-up related to the Watergate scandal, the House of Representatives initiated impeachment proceedings against him. The House Judiciary Committee began investigating the allegations, ultimately leading to the drafting of articles of impeachment. These articles charged Nixon with obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress. The pressure from these developments contributed to Nixon's decision to resign on August 8, 1974.
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