The Watergate Scandal

The Watergate Scandal was a political scandal in the early 1970s involving President Richard Nixon's administration. It began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in 1972, carried out by members of Nixon’s staff. As investigations unfolded, it was revealed that Nixon had attempted to cover up his administration's involvement. This led to a major political crisis, resulting in Nixon's resignation in 1974 to avoid impeachment. The scandal prompted widespread distrust in government and highlighted issues of abuse of power and accountability in American politics.