The 1960s and 70s were a pivotal period in United States history. The Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and Watergate were important events that changed the United States forever. Watergate, specifically, was a disastrous event at the time. The effects of Watergate have affected American politics and the trust between United States citizens and politicians. Watergate would affect American citizens for generations to come and make them realize that history repeats itself. What was Watergate? The Watergate Scandal took place on June 17, 1972, when five men were arrested for breaking and entering the Watergate apartment complex in Washington D.C. after being caught attempting to install listening devices to spy on the Democratic presidential