Which of the following events most challenged the credibility of the presidency during the twentieth century?
(A) Jimmy Carter's response to the Iranian hostage crisis
(B) John Kennedy's role in the Bay of Pigs invasion
(C) Dwight Eisenhower's handling of the U-2 incident
(D) Richard Nixon's actions during the Watergate scandal
(E) Ronald Reagan's role in the Iran-Contra Affair
Answer: (D) Richard Nixon's actions during the Watergate scandal
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