Frank Wills, the Black security guard who discovered the Watergate break-in that ultimately led to President Nixon’s resignation, was born on June 12, 1929, in Savannah, Georgia. On June 17, 1972, while on duty at the Watergate office complex, Wills noticed suspicious tape on a door latch and called the police, leading to the arrest of five burglars. His alertness triggered the chain of events that exposed one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history. Despite his crucial role, Wills received little recognition or financial reward. He struggled with employment and died in relative obscurity. His story is a stark reminder of how Black individuals often play pivotal roles in history without receiving due credit.
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