Watergate was unique because it allowed the public to play its democratic role in expressing its outrage at the presidency. And as a result, for the first time in history a president resigned.

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Samuel Dash

Allowed Because Democratic Expressing First First Time History Outrage Play Presidency President Public Resigned Result Role Time Unique Watergate

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