watergate

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Watergate was one of the most notorious political scandals in US history.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The "Greek Watergate" led to the resignation of one of the prime minister's closest aides, his nephew Grigoris Dimitriadis.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Richard Nixon’s behavior during Watergate brought those prospects into clear focus.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

The Fed raised rates sharply and a punishing recession followed, punctuated by Nixon’s resignation over Watergate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

For the rest of his life, Richard Nixon would insist he had played no role in the planning or approval of the Watergate break-in.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin