What is another word for Watergate Scandal?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtəɡˌe͡ɪt skˈandə͡l] (IPA) 
The term "Watergate Scandal" refers to the political scandal that occurred in the 1970s in the United States, during the presidency of Richard Nixon. The scandal involved the break-in and wiretapping of the Democratic National Committee headquarters, located at the Watergate complex in Washington D.C.. The scandal led to Nixon's eventual resignation and is widely considered one of the greatest political scandals in US history. Synonyms for the Watergate Scandal include the Watergate Break-In, the Watergate Affair, the Nixon Scandal, and the Watergate Cover-Up. Despite the different names, the scandal is universally understood as a major blow to American democracy and the integrity of its highest office.
