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How did the FBI connect the Watergate break-in to Nixon?

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The FBI connected the Watergate break-in to Nixon through testimony, the discovery of a taping system, and connections with his top advisers.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the investigation of the Watergate break-in, several key events connected it to President Nixon:

  1. Testimony revealed that Nixon knew about the break-in and ordered a cover-up.
  2. The discovery of a taping system in the Oval Office that recorded conversations.
  3. The Washington Post uncovered connections between the break-in and Nixon's top advisers.

These events led to the resignation of several top officials and the eventual impeachment and resignation of President Nixon.

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