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Have you ever wondered about the real story behind the Watergate Scandal? Do you wish to know why President Nixon resigned as the U.S. President? This tidbit contains all you’ve been looking for about this infamous time in history.
Carl Bernstein is an investigative journalist and an author who is best known for his role in the unraveling of the Watergate Scandal. Bob Woodward is an investigative journalist who worked for the Washington Post as a reporter and is now an associate editor.
“All the President’s Men” has been rated one of Time magazine’s All-Time 100 Best Nonfiction Books. It is also rated as one of the greatest detective stories ever told by the Denver Post.
“A reporter's ability to keep the bond of confidentiality often enables him to learn the hidden or secret aspects of government.” ~ Bob Woodward
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The Watergate scandal remains one of the biggest scandals in the history of the United States and the world at large
The Watergate scandal, which resulted in the resignation of a number of powerful individuals in the President's circle, also resulted in the resignation of a U.S. President after being faced with impeachment. When five burglars were apprehended at the Democratic Party Headquarters in 1972, no one could have predicted that it would set off a chain of events that would result in a major shakedown and the resignation of a president.
For democracy to work, a nation must be willing to uphold the rule of law.
Lead journalists and investigators have told the story of how it was in such a way that almost all the details were present. In what is regarded as the most intelligent investigation by many people, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein have been able to pull a masterclass to write a masterpiece.
The details of the scandal are essential to the history of the United States, and the world at large. The conspiracies that follow the scandal, and the worldwide publicity it got gave a new life into the way the people see the government. The people’s belief in politicians waned, and democracy experienced a new shift where people demanded more transparency from their governments.
In this tidbit, a comprehensive analysis of the investigative works of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward are discussed. The political implication of the scandal, and it’s economic impacts are also explained. No matter what you want to know about the Watergate Scandal, this bite–sized summary is a must–read for you.
The details of the scandal are essential to the history of the United States, and the world at large. The conspiracies that follow the scandal, and the worldwide publicity it got gave a new life into the way the people see the government. The people’s belief in politicians waned, and democracy experienced a new shift where people demanded more transparency from their governments.
In this tidbit, a comprehensive analysis of the investigative works of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward are discussed. The political implication of the scandal, and it’s economic impacts are also explained. No matter what you want to know about the Watergate Scandal, this bite–sized summary is a must–read for you.
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The unraveling of one of the biggest scandals in the world started with a simple phone call
Bob Woodward received a phone call at about 9 a.m. on June 19, 1972. He was informed that five men had entered the Democratic National Committee's headquarters at the Watergate office–apartment–hotel complex and taken over the building.
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President Nixon’s creation of a campaign team for his re–election had an ulterior motive
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The burglaries at the Watergate Hotel set off a chain reaction that reevaluated American politics
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Washington Post’s news calling out members of the CRP caused a major shakedown among members of the Nixon cabinet
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After numerous chain-links, Carl Bernstein discovered that the wiretapping was connected to election campaign processes
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The White House’s refusal to cooperate with the Washington Post made it difficult for Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein to prove their case
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The events surrounding the Watergate Scandal not only changed the country but also transformed democracy globally
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President Nixon’s desperate attempts to sabotage the investigation led people to believe he was hiding something
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The Watergate Scandal made President Nixon the first and only U.S. president to resign from office
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