A major political scandal that occurred in the United States during early 1970s following a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex and President Richard Nixon's administration's attempt to cover up its involvement.
It's like when you get caught sneaking cookies from the cookie jar, but instead of admitting it, you try to blame your sibling. The cover-up is often worse than the original crime, which was certainly true for Nixon during Watergate.
Richard Nixon: 37th president of United States who resigned due to his involvement in Watergate scandal.
Impeachment: A process that charges a government official with misconduct; in this case, it refers to proceedings against Nixon before he resigned.
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein: Two Washington Post journalists who played key roles in uncovering the Watergate scandal.
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How did the Watergate scandal impact American politics in the 1970s?
Which of the following events marked the beginning of the Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to President Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974?
What lesson from Andrew Jackson's presidency could be seen reflected in President Nixon’s handling of Watergate scandal?
What earlier incident most closely parallels the impact of Watergate scandal on public trust in government?
How does the Gilded Age's political corruption reflect in the Watergate scandal?
Who was responsible for initiating the Watergate scandal that led to his resignation as President?
What if President Nixon hadn't resigned following Watergate scandal?
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