The Media
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
Before the Watergate, American people did not pay much attention to news and television when there were issues on a presidential campaign; but during the Watergate Scandal, the connection of the stolen information and how President Nixon received the information, were all covered by the news media. As soon as the break-in was revealed, the story spread on the news. When people heard about the Watergate Story, they realized that the news was a good reliable source and started to give the coverage more trust and respect. But when Washington Post reporters, including Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, reported the story, they misunderstood what happened and felt embarrassed in front of America. This lead to more aggressive coverage, which taught them to be more careful in the future when posting big news. As the Watergate changed the media, journalism also had a great influence on the public’s opinion. “After Watergate, which happened when I was in college, I became increasingly inspired by journalism as a way to change the world. It sounds corny, but to wake the public up, to serve a higher cause.” explained David Talbot, an inspired journalist. They also covered the unfolding events of the Watergate Scandal and televised the Senate’s Watergate Hearings. As more parts of the story started to open, people didn’t know if they could still trust the American politicians or not.