Bob Woodward's Life

Birth

Mar 26, 1943

Bob Woodward was born on March 26, 1943 in Geneva, Illinois.

Graduation from Yale University

1965

Bob Woodward Graduated from Yale in 1965 with an Undergraduate Degree.

Enlistment into the US Navy

1965

After receiving his undergraduate degree from Yale University in 1965, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy and served a five-year tour of duty.

Return from Service; Job as Reporter at Montgomery County Sentinel

1970

Following his discharge from the Navy, Woodward landed a reporting position at the Montgomery County Sentinel in Maryland.

Job as Reporter for The Washington Post

1971

After a year of being a reporter for the Montgomery Court Sentinel, Woodward left his job to become a reporter for The Washington Post.

Watergate Scandal

Jun 17, 1972

What Woodward is most known for. The Watergate scandal began early in the morning of June 17, 1972, when several burglars were arrested in the office of the Democratic National Committee, located in the Watergate complex of buildings in Washington, D.C.

Coverage of Watergate Scandal, 1972-1973

Jun 19, 1972

Woodward and his partner Carl Bernstein started coverage on the Watergate Scandal by publishing the story, "GOP Security Aide Among Five Arrested in Bugging Affair" on June 19, 1972. This coverage would eventually lead to President Nixon's resignation in 1973.

Pulitzer Prize

1973

For Woodward and Bernstein’s reporting, the Post was awarded the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for public service.

Resignation of President Richard Nixon

Aug 9, 1974

Nixon took aggressive steps to cover up the crimes, but when Woodward and Bernstein revealed his role in the conspiracy, Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974.