The Watergate office complex is a group of buildings located in Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River. It includes office spaces, apartments, and a hotel. The complex is best known for its connection to the Watergate scandal, which involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972. The scandal ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974. The events surrounding the break-in and subsequent cover-up had a significant impact on American politics and public trust in government. Today, the Watergate complex remains a notable landmark and a symbol of political controversy.