The Watergate Scandal in the United States of America
On June 17, 1972 five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Complex in Washington, DC. This began the biggest political scandal in presidential history. At the same time, it also began a massive cover up that was attempted by Nixon and his aides, but eventually failed and only served to incriminate him. At first glance, it may be difficult to understand how a seemingly third-rate burglary could be connected all the way […]
