An overview of the childhood and early education of Bob Woodward, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Bob Woodward is a highly influential American investigative journalist renowned for his work at The Washington Post, beginning in 1971. While currently holding the title of associate editor, he's not an active employee. He gained prominence for his extensive investigative reporting, particularly alongside Carl Bernstein, on the Watergate scandal, which led to numerous awards and ultimately, President Richard Nixon's resignation. Woodward has authored or co-authored numerous best-selling books focusing on American politics and presidencies, solidifying his reputation as a significant chronicler of power and decision-making within the U.S. government.
On March 26, 1943, Robert Upshur Woodward was born. He is an American investigative journalist.
August 25, 1957, is the birth date of Elsa Walsh, who would later become Woodward's third wife.
In 1961, after graduating from WCHS, Woodward enrolled in Yale University with a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship. He studied history and English literature, joined the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and was a member of Book and Snake.
In 1965, Woodward received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University.
In 1966, Woodward married Kathleen Middlekauff, his high school sweetheart.
In 1969, Woodward divorced Kathleen Middlekauff.
In August 1970, Woodward was discharged as a lieutenant.
In August 1974, The Final Days of Nixon's presidency ended with his resignation.
In 1974, Woodward married Frances Kuper.
In 1979, Woodward divorced Frances Kuper.
In 1989, Woodward married Elsa Walsh, a writer for The New Yorker.
In 2001, Woodward gave the Robert C. Vance Distinguished Lecture at Central Connecticut State University.
After a June 2003 conversation with a confidential administration source, Woodward had later conversations with Scooter Libby and might have asked Libby further questions about Joe Wilson's wife before her employment at the CIA and her identity were publicly known.
In June 2003, a senior administration official informed Woodward that Joe Wilson's wife, Valerie Plame, worked for the CIA as a WMD analyst during a background interview for Plan of Attack.
Woodward apologized to Leonard Downie Jr., editor of The Washington Post, for not informing him earlier of the June 2003 conversation about Valerie Plame. Downie accepted the apology.
In 2004, during a confidential background interview for his book 'Plan of Attack', Woodward learned about Valerie Plame's CIA employment but did not initially consider it important.
In May 2005, W. Mark Felt was revealed as Deep Throat. Woodward then published a book, "The Secret Man," detailing his relationship with Felt.
On November 14, 2005, Woodward gave a deposition to Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald, testifying that a senior administration official told him in June 2003 that Joe Wilson's wife, Valerie Plame, worked for the CIA.
On November 16, 2005, The Washington Post reported on Woodward's deposition, revealing his knowledge of Valerie Plame's CIA employment.
In 2012, Colby College presented Woodward with the Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for courageous journalism and an honorary doctorate.
In 2018, Woodward announced he would participate in an online class on investigative journalism.
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