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Bob Woodward

The most famous investigative journalist of the Watergate era, uncovering the Nixon administration's abuses of power and transforming American journalism.

Biography

Bob Woodward is an associate editor at The Washington Post who, along with Carl Bernstein, broke the Watergate scandal that led to President Richard Nixon's resignation. Over his five-decade career, he has written 21 best-selling books — more than any other journalist — covering every presidential administration from Nixon to Biden. His work has defined modern investigative journalism, combining deep sourcing with meticulous documentation. Woodward has won nearly every American journalism award, including the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service (1973) for Watergate coverage. His books, from All the President's Men to Fear: Trump in the White House and War, have shaped public understanding of how power operates inside the White House.

Notable Works

All the President's Men (with Carl Bernstein): The definitive account of Watergate.\nThe Final Days (with Carl Bernstein): The inside story of Nixon's last months.\nPlan of Attack: Behind the scenes of the Iraq War decision.\nFear: Trump in the White House: A best-selling account of the Trump presidency.\nWar: Bob Woodward's latest book on Biden, Trump, and the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

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