Top 10 facts about watergate most people Don't know

The Burglars Were Amateurish: Despite the high-stakes nature of the operation, the burglars who broke into the DNC headquarters were relatively inexperienced.

Deep Throat's Identity Was Almost Revealed:  While Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein famously protected the identity of their source, "Deep Throat," there was a close call.

The White House Plumbers Were a Real Thing:  A group known as the "White House Plumbers" was created to stop leaks of classified information.

Nixon's Resignation Wasn't Certain: While Nixon eventually resigned, it wasn't a guaranteed outcome. There was a strong possibility of impeachment proceedings, which could have led to a drawn-out and divisive process.

The Saturday Night Massacre:  The firing of Archibald Cox, the special prosecutor investigating Watergate, is often remembered, but the event was part of a larger series of actions known as the "Saturday Night Massacre,

The Tapes Were Not the Smoking Gun: While the infamous White House tapes played a crucial role in the scandal, they didn't contain a single piece of evidence that definitively proved Nixon's involvement in the cover-up.

Watergate Changed Journalism: The investigative reporting of Woodward and Bernstein transformed journalism, setting a new standard for investigative reporting and holding the powerful accountable.

The Impact on Public Trust:  The Watergate scandal significantly eroded public trust in government. It led to a wave of reforms aimed at increasing government transparency and accountability.

The Role of the Media:  The media played a pivotal role in uncovering the Watergate scandal. Newspapers like The Washington Post and television networks tirelessly pursued the story, bringing the truth to the public.