Carl Bernstein

American journalist and author of Watergate

Carl Bernstein - American journalist and author of Watergate
Born

February 14th, 1944
81 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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Born in 1944, a prominent journalist and author. Gained national recognition for investigative reporting on the Watergate scandal alongside Bob Woodward. The reporting contributed to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974. Worked for the Washington Post and later authored several books including 'All the President's Men' and 'The Final Days'.

Investigated the Watergate scandal

Co-authored 'All the President's Men'

Reported for the Washington Post

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