Suppose Watergate had not been uncovered? I'd still be on the City Desk

Suppose Watergate had not been uncovered? I'd still be on the City Desk

If Watergate had not been uncovered, Bob Woodward may have continued his career as a journalist on the City Desk at The Washington Post. The Watergate scandal was a turning point in Woodward's career, propelling him to fame and establishing him as one of the most respected investigative journalists of his time. Without the Watergate scandal, Woodward may not have had the opportunity to work on such high-profile stories and may have remained in a more traditional reporting role.

Woodward's work on the Watergate scandal alongside his colleague Carl Bernstein was instrumental in exposing the corruption and cover-up within the Nixon administration. Their reporting ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon and earned them a Pulitzer Prize for their investigative journalism. Without this groundbreaking reporting, Woodward may not have gained the recognition and acclaim that he did.

If Watergate had not been uncovered, Woodward may have continued to work on more routine assignments on the City Desk. While he likely would have still been a talented and respected journalist, it is unlikely that he would have achieved the same level of success and notoriety without the Watergate scandal to propel his career forward.

Additionally, Woodward's work on Watergate paved the way for his future investigative reporting and collaborations with other journalists. His reputation as a thorough and relentless investigator was solidified by his work on Watergate, allowing him to pursue other high-profile stories throughout his career.