Watergate was a major political scandal that occurred in the United States in the 1970s. It involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. The break-in was carried out by members of President Richard Nixon's re-election campaign.
As the scandal unfolded, it was revealed that Nixon and his administration had been involved in covering up the break-in and other illegal activities. This led to a series of investigations by Congress and the media, which eventually uncovered the extent of the corruption within the Nixon administration.
The scandal ultimately led to Nixon's resignation in 1974, making him the first and only U.S. president to resign from office. The Watergate scandal had a lasting impact on American politics and society, leading to increased scrutiny of government officials and a loss of trust in the presidency.