Watergate complex Watergate complex The Watergate complex is a group of six buildings in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C., in the United States, known particularly for the infamous 1972 burglary of the offices of the Democratic National Committee and the resulting Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Covering a total of 10 acres (4 ha) next to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the buildings include: Built between 1963 and 1971, the Watergate was considered one of Washington's most desirable living spaces, popular with members of Congress and political appointees in
Arts and culture of Washington, D.C. newspaper that is distributed in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1877 making it the oldest newspaper extant. It is most notable for exposing the Watergate scandal. In 2008, the newspaper won six separate Pulitzers Prices; in total, it has won 47 Pulitzer Prices. "The Washington Post" also has a daily free newspaper called the "Express", which summarizes events, sports, and entertainment. Other notable newspapers include the "Washington Times", a daily newspaper that focuses mostly on American politics, and the "Washington City Paper", a daily newspaper that serves the Washington, D.C. area. On February 1, 2005, the free daily tabloid