WATERGATE

The Watergate Scandal

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The Watergate Scandal

Introduction

In 1972, Richard Nixon defeated Democratic candidate George McGovern by one of the largest margins in recorded history in the U.S. After a few months, the scandal known as "Watergate" in the espionage occurred in the offices of the Democratic National Committee (opposition Republican Party) during the election campaign of 1972. This intelligence had been planned for maximum charge reelection committee chairman. Countless officials resigned their posts; some were subsequently convicted of trying to cover up the incident. Nixon denied any personal involvement, but the court forced him to surrender the tapes that proved he had, in fact, ...