Watergate Scandal: This was a major political scandal during the Nixon administration where members of Nixon's re-election committee were caught breaking into Democratic National Committee headquarters, leading to revelations of widespread governmental corruption and ultimately, Nixon's resignation.
Detente: A term often associated with the foreign policy approach during the Nixon administration. It refers to easing tensions between nations, specifically between U.S., Soviet Union and China during this period.
Resignation: This is when someone in a position of power or influence chooses to leave their role voluntarily. In this context, it refers to President Richard Nixon's decision to resign from office due to impending impeachment over Watergate.