The Watergate Scandal of 1972-1974 is one of the most infamous political scandals in American history. It began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington D.C. and ended with the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The scandal resulted in the conviction of dozens of people, including some of Nixon’s closest aides and advisors, and it had a lasting impact on American politics and the public’s trust in government.