Essay Archive - The Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal
Politics are considered by many to be corrupt. Many believe this
out of cynicism but other more trusting observers will only believe this if
they have proof. Many of these trusting observers finally received the
proof they needed to be convinced that politics are corrupt. On June 17,
1972 during the presidential campaign, Washington, D.C. police arrested
seven burglars at the Watergate Hotel who were involved in a political
scandal which would dramatically influence politics for years to come. The
Watergate Scandal has caused a cloud of distrust to hover over politics and
has been the direct cause of ....
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