What major political scandal did Cronkite cover in the 1970s?
Iran-Contra Affair
Monica Lewinsky Scandal
Watergate
Chappaquiddick Incident
Answer
Watergate was a major political scandal in the United States in the 1970s. It began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in June 1972. The scandal ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in August 1974. Cronkite covered the Watergate scandal extensively for CBS News, and his reporting helped to bring the scandal to light.
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