Who, What, Where, When, and Why?

Watergate Scandal

Who

• Richard Nixon
• Democratic National Commitee
• Nixon Administration
• FBI
• Committee for the Re-election of the President

What

Political scandal that happened as a result from the break-in of the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee. Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement in the break-in. Evidence was found against the Presidents administration and it was revealed that President Nixon had a tape recording hidden in the Oval Office. The tapes revealed his attempt to cover up the illegal activities that occurred at Watergate. It ultimately led to the resignation of Richard Nixon.

Where

The headquarters for the Democratic National Committee are located at the Watergate office complex in Washington, DC.

When

The Break-in occurred on June 17, 1972. In July 1973 evidence mounted the President and his administration. The president eventually resigned on August 9, 1974.

Why

The men who broke in were tapping the phone lines and taking important documents