Break-in at the Watergate
1972 · Event
Five men in business suits with cash, cameras and bugging equipment are arrested inside Democratic headquarters at the Watergate complex at 2:30 in the morning. One has the White House's phone number in his address book. The president's press secretary dismisses a 'third-rate burglary attempt'.
On these timelines: Watergate, USA, Master
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