Watergate

Watergate refers to a major political scandal in the United States during the early 1970s. It began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, located in the Watergate office complex, during the 1972 presidential campaign. Investigations revealed that members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to widespread accusations of corruption and abuse of power, ultimately resulting in Nixon's resignation in 1974. Watergate significantly impacted American politics, leading to increased scrutiny of political leaders and reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in government.