Richard Nixon (Watergate scandal)

Richard Nixon was the 37th U.S. President, serving from 1969 to 1974. The Watergate scandal involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and subsequent efforts by Nixon’s administration to cover it up. Investigations revealed misuse of presidential powers, including illegal wiretapping and obstructing justice. Facing mounting evidence, Nixon resigned in 1974 to avoid impeachment, becoming the only U.S. president to do so. The scandal exposed corruption at the highest levels of government, leading to increased skepticism of political authority and reforms to ensure greater oversight of presidential powers.