Times of Past of Our Country
Journalism and its quest for news have had an impact on American history, helping to write about the events that shaped our country into what it is today.
One of the most compelling events is the story of two Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. Their determined efforts to expose the Watergate scandal involving a break in at the Democratic headquarters helped to bring down the most powerful in the country at the time, Richard Nixon. This piece of journalism history shows the strong check and balance it can have on government.Is this new to you? Catch up here
Another compelling piece of journalism history is that of the television show “Sixty Minutes.” This show laid out the modern standards for investigative journalism, looking into and exposing various problems throughout society. One of the shows most famous reporters was Andy Rooney, whose reports became extremely popular for their biting yet compelling in their nature. He has become an icon in American journalism.
These stories have one thing in common: a thread of integrity and hard work that exposed stories to keep the public informed. They gave their best effort to bring wrongs to the surface and entertain at the same time, making a mark on history.