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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who were the “plumbers” in the Watergate scandal?
A
special investigation team created to stop news leaks about Vietnam War
B
people that were investigating Nixon’s recordings
C
committee assigned to work on getting Nixon re-elected
D
people that were fired for investigating the Watergate scandal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Howard Hunt, and G. Gordon Liddy then put up a sign on their office with the title “The Plumbers", but it was taken down as their operations were intended to be top secret. Still, the name stuck for the group.

Detailed explanation-2: -The White House Plumbers, sometimes simply called the Plumbers, were a secret White House group led by G. Gordon Liddy. They were established July 24, 1971, during the presidency of Richard Nixon. Its task was to find out who was giving out classified information, such as the Pentagon Papers, to the news media.

Detailed explanation-3: -The White House Plumbers, sometimes simply called the Plumbers, were a covert White House Special Investigations Unit, established July 24, 1971, during the presidency of Richard Nixon. Its task was to stop the leaking of classified information, such as the Pentagon Papers, to the news media.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gordon Liddy planned the Watergate break-in. After the burglars were arrested, one was found with Hunt’s name and White House phone number. He was arrested and began making repeated demands for money to Nixon’s personal attorney, John Dean.

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