U.S. History
All the major chapters in the American story, from Indigenous beginnings to the present day.
World History
History from countries and communities across the globe, including the world’s major wars.
Eras & Ages
From prehistory, though antiquity and into the 21st century, all of history’s biggest chapters.
Culture & Tradition
The stories behind the faiths, food, entertainment and holidays that shape our world.
Science & Innovation
The pivotal discoveries, visionary inventors and natural phenomena that impacted history.
Richard Nixon's personality and character issues may have led to his involvement in the Watergate scandal.
On August 8, 1974, Richard M. Nixon addressed the American people to announce his resignation.
In 1968, Richard Nixon ran on a platform for the presidency that included a "secret plan" to end the war in Vietnam.
In 1974, two journalists brought down President Nixon by uncovering the Watergate scandal. Crucial to their story was a whistleblower.
A seemingly random robbery at a Washington, D.C. building leads to the first presidential resignation in American history.