When you hear the word 鈥淲atergate,鈥� the first thing that likely pops into your head is the infamous scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon in 1974. But have you ever wondered how the name 鈥淲atergate鈥� came to be?
In 2025鈥檚 first episode of 鈥淢att About Town,鈥� WTOP鈥檚 Matt Kaufax wades into D.C.鈥檚 canal system to explore the fascinating backstory behind the actual Water Gate that inspired the hotel’s name.
Check out Matt’s video about this humble wooden structure and its place in D.C. history.
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