In the annals of American political history , few events have left as deep and lasting a scar as the Watergate Scandal . What began as a covert break-in at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters soon unraveled into a sweeping story of corruption, abuse of power , and ultimately the resignation of President Richard Nixon . This scandal didn't just alter the course of a presidency—it reshaped how Americans viewed their government and demanded transparency in the political process. 🏛️ The Break-In That Started It All: Watergate Hotel, June 17, 1972 🔐 On the night of June 17, 1972 , five men were arrested for breaking into the DNC office located in the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. These men were found with wiretapping equipment and cash that traced back to the Committee to Re-elect the President (CREEP) —a campaign organization working to secure Nixon’s second term. While the burglary itself initially received modest attention, two persistent reporters ...