U.S. President Richard Nixon resigns in 1974 after Watergate scandal comes to light

The Watergate scandal, a major political event that occurred in the United States in the 1970s's leading to the resignation of U.S President Richard Nixon.

The Watergate scandal, a major political event that occurred in the United States in the 1970's leading to the resignation of U.S President Richard Nixon. (AP) 

The Watergate scandal began early in the morning of June 17, 1972, when several burglars were arrested in the office of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate office complex. (AP)

The sneakers involved into the robbery were connected to President Richard Nixon’s reelection campaign, and they had been caught wiretapping phones and stealing documents.In picture, three of the seven defendants charged in connection with the break-in. (AP)

Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward carried out the investigation which led to the indictments of a number of White House officials and, eventually, the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974. (AP)

Nixon sits in the White House, as he poses for pictures after delivering a nation wide television address dealing with Watergate.In the address, he repeatedly denied his involvement in the scandal. (AP)

Members of the Senate Watergate investigating committee holding its report on the scandal. (AP)

The supporters of Richard Nixon pray as the judiciary committee continues it's impeachment inquiry.(AP)

President Nixon flashes the V-for-victory sign and waves goodbye to his staff August 9, 1974 after the Watergate scandal forced his resignation. (AP)