The Watergate scandal was a political scandal that occurred in the United States in the early 1970s. It resulted in the resignation of President Richard Nixon after it was revealed that members of his administration had been involved in a break-in of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., and in attempts to cover up their involvement.
The scandal began in June 1972 when five men were arrested for breaking into the DNC headquarters. The men were connected to the Committee to Re-Elect the President (CRP), Nixon's re-election campaign organization. It was later revealed that the break-in was part of a wider campaign of dirty tricks and illegal activities against the Democratic Party.
The scandal quickly escalated as more information about the break-in and the cover-up was revealed. The White House tried to block the investigation, but eventually, the truth came out. Nixon resigned in August 1974 before he could be impeached by the House of Representatives.
What Was the Watergate Scandal?
A political scandal that shook America.
- Break-in at DNC headquarters
- CRP involvement
- Cover-up attempts
- Escalating scandal
- White House obstruction
- Truth revealed
- Nixon's resignation
- Impeachment averted
- Legacy of distrust
- Systemic reforms
A reminder of the importance of accountability and the rule of law.