Key Events and Policies in U.S. History

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Watergate Scandal

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A political scandal involving a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, leading to President Nixon’s resignation.

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Impeachment

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The process of charging a government official with misconduct; Nixon resigned before he could be impeached.

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Pardon

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An official forgiveness of a crime; Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon in 1974.

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Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

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A proposed amendment to guarantee gender equality, which ultimately has yet to be ratified/ put into law.

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Affirmative Action

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Policies aimed at increasing opportunities for historically marginalized groups, particularly in education and employment.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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A government agency created in 1970 to protect the environment.

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Clean Air Act (1970)

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A federal law aimed at reducing air pollution.

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Earth Day

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First celebrated in 1970 to raise awareness of environmental issues.

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Title IX (1972)

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A law that prohibited gender discrimination in education and sports.