This activity requires students to analyze 2 political cartoons related to the watergate scandal. The watergate scandal was a major political scandal that occurred in the united states in the 1970s as a result of the june 17, 1972 breakin at the democratic national committee headquarters at the watergate office complex in washington, d. Are there any real people or places in the cartoon. Research the most famous watergate anonymous source, w. The huntington library, art collections, and botanical gardens 3 ralph waldo emerson said, caricatures are often the truest history of the times. In june of 1971, small portions of the report were leaked to the press and widely distributed. This political cartoon was published in a london newspaper following the russogerman armistice of december 16, 1917.
Wills, a night watchman at the complex, removed the tape and left to get a cup of coffee. The image of richard nixon in political cartoons digitalcommons. Watergate has entered the political lexicon as a term synonymous with corruption and scandal, yet the watergate hotel is one of washingtons plushest hotels. Washington post, 8 september 1972 nixon finally admitted on 22 may 1973 that he had concealed information about the watergate breakin so he could protect national security interests. She is a 2017 pulitzer finalist and recipient of the 2014 herblock prize and a 20 robert f. President richard nixon and the watergate scandal dummies. In a nutshell, heres what happened in the greatest presidential scandal in u. A paul conrad 1970s cartoon depicting president nixon as a criminal barricaded in the white. This collection includes nine political cartoons about richard nixons presidency and the watergate scandal, as well as a cartoon analysis worksheet from the national archives and record administration and a link to more cartoons about nixon at the library of congress. In class, as a group, students should complete the watergate background worksheet together. Jen sorensen is a nationallypublished political cartoonist. A cartoon history of the watergate scandal stage 1. With this armistice, russia, under the leadership of vladimir lenin, ended its involvement in world war i.
One cartoon depicts nixon as pinocchio and students are asked to connect why the cartoonist would depict nixon as this character. Begin by reading this washington post article and watching the short video in which bob woodward talks about his relationship with felt. Although this depicts nixons fear as well as anger and frustration of the building enemies he is receiving on the list. Level 2 which of the objects on your list are symbols. Congress immediately subopenaed the tapes of relevant converstions. India ink and graphite over blue pencil and graphite underdrawing. Herb block drew many cartoons about richard nixons political activities from the 1940s to his resignation over the watergate scandal in 1974. Collections nixon in political cartoons smithsonian. Worksheet for analysis of a political cartoon prepare a written report on your assigned cartoon by answering these questions about it. The nixon administration moved to block further publication of the papers, and attorney general john mitchell obtained a temporary injunction against the new york times.
The term watergate has come to encompass an array of clandestine and often. At first, nixon was against the idea of secret taping. One result of this mindset was the creation of an enemies list, a list of prominent people seen as unsympathetic to the administration. The watergate story herblock cartoons the washington. The scandal stemmed from the nixon administrations continuous attempts to cover up its involvement in the june 17, 1972 failed breakin of the democratic national committee headquarters at the washington, d. The huntington library, art collections, and botanical. This political cartoon represents richard nixon looking like pinocchio from the watergate scandal, 1973. I have provided a sample cartoon and analysis sheet for you to use or use one of your. President richard nixon from 1972 to 1974 that led to nixons resignation. Finally students will analyze a political cartoon of richard nixon as well as. The watergate breakin in the early morning hours of saturday, june 17, 1972, frank wills discovered a piece of tape over a basementdoor lock in the watergate apartment and office complex in washington dc. Identify the different methods like symbols, allusions, or exaggeration that the two cartoons use to persuade their audience.
For the political cartoon at the bottom right of the page, answer all of the following questions that apply. Watergate and the limits of presidential power pbs. However, the publications of the report that resulted from these leaks were incomplete and suffered from. Next, model the cartoon analysis worksheet for the class so each student is clear on how to do the activity. Nixon and the watergate scandal 1960 nixon lost to kennedy barely 1962 lost race for governor in ca blamed his defeat on political enemies and media 1968 he made a comeback and narrowly defeated hubert humphrey by 1971 nixon was increasingly paranoid about his political opponents 1972 nixon won reelection by. The worksheet helps students understand the impact nixon had in shaping the modern world. While taking the quiz, you will be tested on topics such as the actions of united states president. This quiz and worksheet combo will test your knowledge of the watergate scandal. Record any important dates or numbers that appear in. Cartoon history of watergate written document, photo, and cartoon analysis worksheets designed and developed by the education staff, national archives and records administration, washington, d. A cartoon history of the watergate scandal 69 23 activity materials transparencies 23 a23h studenthandout23a overview. Straight, severe lines can express anger while squiggly lines can be playful and. A cartoon entitled, theres no need for an independent investigation we have everything well in hand. Topics on the quiz include president richard nixons involvement in the scandal and.
The watergate scandal was a political scandal in the united states involving the administration of u. A class discussion may then be conducted in which students share analysis results and the teacher will reveal which stage of watergate each primary soure is in. The main issue of the watergate scandal was a break in that occurred at the democratic national committee headquarters dnc. It wasnt long before a trail led straight to key people in the republican party, and the coverup began. How to make any worksheet into an escape room in the classroom teach every day. Head for the future is a educational program by the historical society of pennsylvania in partnership will wells fargo. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire perio. Designed and developed by the education staff, national archives and records administration, washington, dc 20408 list the objects or people you see in the cartoon. This bundle contains 11 readytouse watergate scandal worksheets that are perfect for students who want to learn more about the watergate scandal which was a major scandal involving the u.
Visual aspects of the cartoon is the cartoon dated. He said he had executive privilege, it would harm any future president, he said the courts lacked the power to compel the production of the tapes. Students will learn about the stages of the watergate scandal by reading placards and analyzing political cartoons. As part of the investigation into the watergate breakin and coverup, it was discovered that nixon routinely audio taped every conversation that took place in the oval office. See more ideas about political cartoons, cartoon and cold war propaganda. Battling political enemies nixons suspicious and secretive nature caused the white house to operate as if it were surrounded by political enemies. Analyzing political cartoons create a political cartoon. What is the event or issue that inspired the cartoon. All it took was 41 years, the cartoonists hiatus and a flashback. Subject important aspects of the watergate scandal.
This immigration political cartoon analysis activity for us history includes 11 primary source political cartoons from between 1869 and 1941 for students to analyze. The following quiz and worksheet combo will display your knowledge of the watergate scandal. It occurred in the 1970s which started from the breakin at the democratic national committee headquarters at. The political cartoon above illustrates president nixons involvement in the watergate scandal and what ultimately led him to resign. Cartoon analysis worksheet level 1 visuals words not all cartoons include words 1. Watergate funny cartoons from cartoonstock directory the worlds largest online collection of cartoons and comics. This was part of a symposium in honor of the 25th break in at the watergate hotel that led to the resignation of. The civil rights movement history teaching institute. Compare two political cartoons that are on the same side of an. The other cartoon shows nixon holding onto tapes in reference to the s.
Nixons role in watergate has been under discussion and clouded in suspicion for years. Locate three words or phrases used by the cartoonist to identify objects or people within the cartoon. The students will learn about the watergate scandal and how it impacted the publics opinion of the government and the nixon administration. Each cartoon has either positive or negative views of americas immigration policies. And the watergate burglary was a chance to spy on the democratic party. The watergate story herblock cartoons the washington post. After the watergate incident, all of america was his enemy. Origins of the cold war free printable reading with questions pdf file for high school american. The pentagon papers, officially titled report of the office of the secretary of defense vietnam task force, was commissioned by secretary of defense robert mcnamara in 1967. The word specifically refers to the watergate hotel in washington d. The image of richard nixon in political cartoons historians have extensively researched and reported on the images presented by united states presidents.
This political cartoon is a criticism of which practice in the 19th century. Table of contents analyzing political cartoons student worksheet monsters under. Using the space below, analyze the featured herblock cartoon, an apple for the teacher. Lesson 5 analyzing political cartoons lincoln log cabin.
Primarily because of his involvement in the watergate affair, nixon upheld the. President richard nixons involvement in the infamous watergate scandal is a controversial issue, even today. Describe or draw how the cartoon might be different if. Written document, photo, and cartoon analysis worksheets designed and.
Nixon secretly taped his conversations to keep as a record. Each student records the groups responses on their own worksheet. Watergate is a general term used to describe a complex web of political scandals between 1972 and 1974. Have students interpret cartoon seven and discuss how the vietnam war and the civil rights movement related to or affected each other.
Editorial cartoons 17 without published information for each student. Table of contents analyzing political cartoons student worksheet monsters under the bed tsunami, war, recent events 20042005 4. Treaty of brestlitovsk political cartoon worksheet. Political cartoons have been an effective means of depicting government figures behaviors, actions and deficiencies. However, he switched his point of view and installed hidden microphones in his desk and fireplace. Prior knowledge bell ringer the bell ringer deals with a political cartoon addressing the watergate scandal and the hours of tape. Give each group one of the cartoons to analyze, using the cartoon analysis worksheet. Watergate cartoons and comics cartoon humor, political. It illustrates that even as president, he doesnt know how much authority each branch has.
What is the purpose of a politicaleditorial cartoon. Committee to reelect the president creep watergate saturday night massacre. As a class, with the transparency of the executive branch on the overhead, respond to the cartoon analysis worksheet. Russias withdrawal from the war would later be formalized in the treaty of brestlitovsk march 3, 1918. This video tells the story of the watergate scandal and coverage of it through primary source news footage. At the time of the watergate breakin, woodward had been at the post less. Activity a cartoon history of the watergate scandal 23. Watergate video lesson worksheet download, one per student. Nixon and watergate activity by you will love history tpt. Cartoons for the classroom presented by and the association of american editorial cartoonists aaec cartoons for the classroom is available through. Exaggerate, enlarge or stretch an image or part of the image to draw attention to it. Watergate political cartoons by marc esposito on prezi. Richard nixon inherited the conflict and also had to deal with the negative view of government present in the american culture of the era. He continuously lied about knowing information about watergate when he was secretly apart of it.
Panelists discussed the role of political cartoonists in news coverage of watergate. Editorial cartoon drawing shows president richard nixon and u. On june 17, 1972, mccord and four other men working for the. See more ideas about political cartoons, cartoon and history. Using cartoon number seven, lead a discussion dealing with the american social and political scenes of the 1960s. Watergate that source belongs in and make a note of it on the top of the analysis worksheet for that source. On june, 1971, the new york times began publishing installments of the pentagon papers, documents about american involvement in indochina from the end of world war ii to the mid 1960s. This video worksheet allows students to learn about nixon and the watergate scandal.
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