Entity: WATERGATE
Watergate refers to a political scandal involving abuses of office, skulduggery, and a cover-up, particularly associated with the break-in at the Democratic Party headquarters during the 1972 presidential campaign.
WATERGATE
Etymology
The term 'Watergate' originated from the scandal in which the offices of the Democratic National Committee were burglarized, leading to a major political controversy.
Definition
Watergate is a scandal usually involving abuses of office, skulduggery, and a cover-up, particularly associated with the break-in at the Democratic Party headquarters during the 1972 presidential campaign.
Historical Context
Watergate refers to the U.S. political scandal during President Richard Nixon's administration, where individuals connected to the Republican administration were caught breaking into and attempting to bug the Democratic Party headquarters.
Cultural Significance
The Watergate scandal had a significant impact on American politics, leading to Nixon's resignation and increased scrutiny of government activities.
Related Concepts
The '-Gate' suffix is commonly used to denote scandals, with 'Watergate' serving as the original scandal that popularized this naming convention.
See Also
A scandal usually involving abuses of office, skulduggery, and a cover-up, specifically related to the break-in at the Democratic Party headquarters at the Watergate apartment-office complex in Washington, D.C.