TagCarl Bernstein and Bob Woodward

Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward are renowned American journalists who gained international acclaim for their investigative reporting on the Watergate scandal. Born in 1944 and 1943, respectively, Bernstein and Woodward were reporters for The Washington Post when they began uncovering the complex web of corruption and cover-ups that ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974. Their series of articles, later compiled into the book “All the President’s Men” (1974), chronicles their relentless pursuit of the truth amid political intrigue and government obstruction. The book details their meticulous investigative process, including anonymous sources such as “Deep Throat,” who guided them through the labyrinth of Watergate revelations. Bernstein and Woodward’s fearless journalism and commitment to holding power accountable set a benchmark for investigative reporting and inspired a generation of journalists. Their work remains a definitive account of one of the most consequential political scandals in American history, demonstrating the power of rigorous investigative journalism to uncover truth and uphold democracy.