Watergate break-in

The Watergate break-in refers to a 1972 incident where five men associated with President Richard Nixon's re-election campaign were caught breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. They aimed to wiretap phones and steal documents. The scandal that followed revealed abuse of power and led to investigations connecting Nixon's administration to the break-in. As evidence emerged that Nixon had tried to cover it up, he faced increasing pressure, ultimately leading to his resignation in 1974. The Watergate scandal significantly impacted American politics and trust in government.