Could these DC steps to nowhere be the inspiration behind the name ‘Watergate?’

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Could these DC steps to nowhere be the inspiration behind the name ‘Watergate?’

Explore a hidden-in-plain-sight DC landmark that could have inspired Watergate

The term 鈥淲atergate鈥� has become synonymous with the infamous political scandal that brought down former President Richard Nixon in 1974.

But have you ever thought about where the name of the Watergate Hotel came from?

In today鈥檚 episode of 鈥淢att About Town,鈥� 蜜桃视频app鈥檚 Matt Kaufax visits a staircase you’ve probably seen (but never really thought too much about) next to the Lincoln Memorial 鈥� as part two of his dive into Watergate鈥檚 origins.

Join Matt 鈥� and a familiar Park Ranger friend 鈥� as they sprint some steps, and explore the obscure backstory behind one of the District’s most random staircases.

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If there's an off-the-beaten-path type of attraction, person, or phenomenon in the DC area that you think more people should know about, Matt is your guy. As the features reporter for 蜜桃视频app, he's always on the hunt for stories that provide a unique local flavor鈥攁 slice of life if you will.

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