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This book examines ten major political scandals involving the White
House in the past 50 years, revealing how the investigative
reporters behind the stories uncovered the hidden truths. On
numerous occasions, the dogged efforts of investigative journalists
have led to a dissemination of information that had a direct effect
on the course of American history—the Bay of Pigs fiasco, the
Watergate scandal, "Monicagate" of the Clinton administration, and
the Enron accounting scandal. The Inside Stories of Modern
Political Scandals: How Investigative Reporters Have Changed the
Course of American History features in-depth interviews with all
living journalists responsible for revealing major political
scandals involving the White House, including Bob Woodward and Carl
Bernstein, the reporters responsible for bringing the Watergate
scandal to the light of day. The author presents a fascinating view
into the "story behind the story" regarding the ten most momentous,
modern-day political scandals in America. Containing both anecdotes
from the investigative reporters involved and specific examples
from published articles, this text reveals the specific methods
used by these award-winning journalists to successfully pursue
their stories and earn their titles as watchdogs of our government,
our military, and big business.
This book examines ten major political scandals involving the White
House in the past 50 years, revealing how the investigative
reporters behind the stories uncovered the hidden truths. On
numerous occasions, the dogged efforts of investigative journalists
have led to a dissemination of information that had a direct effect
on the course of American history—the Bay of Pigs fiasco, the
Watergate scandal, "Monicagate" of the Clinton administration, and
the Enron accounting scandal. The Inside Stories of Modern
Political Scandals: How Investigative Reporters Have Changed the
Course of American History features in-depth interviews with all
living journalists responsible for revealing major political
scandals involving the White House, including Bob Woodward and Carl
Bernstein, the reporters responsible for bringing the Watergate
scandal to the light of day. The author presents a fascinating view
into the "story behind the story" regarding the ten most momentous,
modern-day political scandals in America. Containing both anecdotes
from the investigative reporters involved and specific examples
from published articles, this text reveals the specific methods
used by these award-winning journalists to successfully pursue
their stories and earn their titles as watchdogs of our government,
our military, and big business.
This is the "The New York Times" bestseller from Jeff Greenfield,
the renowned "CBS News" senior political correspondent and veteran
of CNN and ABC news, offering an alternative history of America.
These things are true: In December 1960, a suicide bomber paused
when he saw the young President-elect John F. Kennedy's family come
to the door to wave good-bye...; In June 1968, Robert F. Kennedy
declared victory in California, and then instead of heading to
another ballroom, as intended, was hustled off through the
kitchen...; In October 1976, President Ford made a critical gaffe
in a debate against Jimmy Carter, turning the tide in an election
that had been rapidly narrowing. But what if they had gone the
other way? In three narratives based on memoirs, oral histories,
fresh reporting with key participants, and his own knowledge of the
principal players, Jeff Greenfield explores how accidents of fate
could have altered the course of history. The scenarios that
Greenfield depicts are startlingly realistic, rich in detail,
shocking in their projections, but always deeply, remarkably
plausible.
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