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Spinning off the Watergate thread, let's say Nixon appoints Felt Director of the FBI upon Hoover's death. This way Felt doesn't feel slighted, and Watergate is probably never uncovered. Aside from Nixon serving the rest of his term, here are some ideas. Feel free to comment.

Pre-Watergate media RoE remain: In other words, the press will be an ally rather than an implacable enemy, depending on the President. If the President has moral lapses, there will be no obligation to disclose the info. Butterflies from their retention are nearly infinite.

Nixon dumps Agnew: If Wallace is still shot, then Nixon doesn't need Agnew to shore up the South, especially not against McGovern. Perhaps Connally, or even Reagan to shore up his conservative support, which had flagged due to China in February.
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