Robert "Bob" Woodward Biography and Timeline

Birth of Robert Bob Woodward

Birth of Robert "Bob" Woodward

Watergate

Howard Hunt receives a call from the reporter Bob Woodward informing him that his name had been found in the address book of one of the burglars arrested the previous day at the Democratic party headquarters, in the Wate.

Watergate

Howard Hunt recieves a call from the reporter Bob Woodward informing him that his name had been found in the address book of one of the burglars arrested the previous day at the Democratic party headquarters, in the Wate

Watergate

Howard Hunt receives a call from the reporter Bob Woodward informing him that his name had been found in the address book of one of the burglars arrested the previous day at the Democratic party headquarters, in the Wate.

Watergate Reporting

Reports with colleagues on James McCord's connection to Nixon's reelection organization, helping establish a political link to the burglary.

Role range: 1972-1974

White House Consultant Link

Woodward and E. J. Bachinski report that White House consultant E. Howard Hunt is connected to figures involved in the Watergate burglary.

Campaign Check Traced

Woodward and Carl Bernstein report that a $25,000 cashier's check intended for Nixon's reelection campaign was deposited in burglar Bernard Barker's bank account.

Nixon Fund Audit

Woodward and Bernstein report that an audit is planned for Nixon campaign finances after Watergate-linked money is traced into the reelection organization.

Campaign Fund Violations

Woodward and Bernstein report alleged campaign-finance violations involving Nixon reelection funds as investigators continue following money connected with Watergate.

Nixon Donor Banking Charter

Woodward reports on a Nixon campaign donor who received a banking charter, extending scrutiny of campaign finance during the developing Watergate investigation.

Nixon Fund Violations Report

Woodward and Bernstein report findings concerning alleged violations in Nixon campaign funds uncovered during the widening Watergate financial investigation.

Liddy and Hunt Flight Report

Woodward and Bernstein report that G. Gordon Liddy and E. Howard Hunt fled their nearby command location after the Watergate burglary team was arrested.

Justice Department Investigation

Woodward and Bernstein report that the Justice Department has completed a major phase of its Watergate investigation as prosecutors prepare the burglary case.

Bugging Participant Account

Woodward and Bernstein report details from a participant in the Watergate surveillance operation, adding information about how the electronic eavesdropping effort was organized.

Secret GOP Fund Structure

Woodward and Bernstein report that money for the Watergate intelligence operation came from a secret Nixon campaign fund controlled by senior campaign officials.

Secret GOP Fund Withdrawals

Woodward and Bernstein report that Jeb Magruder and Herbert Porter each withdrew more than $50,000 from a secret fund used for political intelligence activities.

Watergate Data Destruction

Woodward and Bernstein report that Nixon campaign officials directed destruction of financial and intelligence records after the Watergate break-in.

Mitchell Secret Fund Control

Woodward and Bernstein report that John Mitchell personally controlled a secret Republican fund used to finance political intelligence operations against Democrats.

Bugging Memos Distribution

Woodward and Bernstein report that memoranda summarizing wiretapped Democratic conversations were distributed to White House and Nixon campaign officials.

Corporate Campaign Contribution

Woodward and Bernstein trace a $100,000 Nixon campaign contribution to a Texas corporation during the broader Watergate financial investigation.

Political Spying and Sabotage

Woodward and Bernstein report that FBI evidence links Watergate to a wider campaign of political spying and sabotage directed against Democratic candidates.

Chapin Sabotage Contact

Woodward and Bernstein report that presidential appointments secretary Dwight Chapin was identified as a contact in a political spying and sabotage operation.

Kalmbach Spy Fund

Woodward and Bernstein report that Nixon's personal lawyer Herbert Kalmbach was connected to funds used for political intelligence and sabotage activities.

Testimony Links Nixon Aide

Woodward and Bernstein report testimony connecting a senior Nixon aide to a secret campaign fund used for political intelligence operations.

Covert Executive Telephone

Woodward and Bernstein report that figures connected with the Watergate case used a covert executive telephone, adding another communications link to the investigation.

Election

Woodward & Bernsteins work, under editor Ben Bradlee, leads to the uncovering of a number of political "dirty tricks" used by the Nixon re-election committee during his campaign for reelection

Election

Woodward & Bernsteins work, under editor Ben Bradlee, leads to the uncovering of a number of political "dirty tricks" used by the Nixon reelection committee during his campaign for reelection.

FBI

Only Woodward, Bernstein, and a handful of others knew the informants identity until it was revealed by his family to Vanity Fair magazine as former FBI Assistant Director W. Mark Felt in May 2005

FBI

Only Woodward, Bernstein, and a handful of others knew the informants identity until it was revealed by his family to Vanity Fair magazine as former FBI Assistant Director W. Mark Felt in May 2005.

Watergate

Carl Bernstein & Bob Woodward are assigned to investigate the June 17, 1972 burglary of the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in a Washington, D.C. hotel called Watergate.

Watergate

Carl Bernstein & Bob Wooward are assigned to investigate the June 17, 1972 burglary of the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in a Washington, D.C. hotel called Watergate

FBI

Only Woodward, Bernstein, and a handful of others knew the informants identity until it was revealed by his family to Vanity Fair magazine as former FBI Assistant Director W. Mark Felt in May 2005

Watergate

Carl Bernstein & Bob Wooward are assigned to investigate the June 17, 1972 burglary of the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in a Washington, D.C. hotel called Watergate

Watergate

Woodward & Bernsteins work, under editor Ben Bradlee, leads to the uncovering of a number of political "dirty tricks" used by the Nixon re-election committee during his campaign for reelection.

Watergate

Woodward & Bernsteins work, under editor Ben Bradlee, leads to the uncovering of a number of political "dirty tricks" used by the Nixon reelection committee during his campaign for reelection.

Election

Woodward & Bernsteins work, under editor Ben Bradlee, leads to the uncovering of a number of political "dirty tricks" used by the Nixon reelection committee during his campaign for reelection.

FBI

Only Woodward, Bernstein, and a handful of others knew the informants identity until it was revealed by his family to Vanity Fair magazine as former FBI Assistant Director W. Mark Felt in May 2005.

Watergate

Carl Bernstein & Bob Woodward are assigned to investigate the June 17, 1972 burglary of the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in a Washington, D.C. hotel called Watergate.

Campaign Dirty Tricks

Works with Carl Bernstein under editor Ben Bradlee to uncover political intelligence and dirty-tricks operations associated with Nixon's reelection campaign.

Pulitzer Prize

The Washington Post wins the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, though the Prize is awarded to the entire Post staff, the citation specifically named Woodwards and Bernsteins reporting on Watergate.