"All the President’s Men" is considered to be the most promising and well-constructed investigation of the mysterious Watergate scandal that started in 1972 and ultimately ended with President Nixon’s resignation on August 9, 1974. The investigation of the Watergate scandal was led by two young rising reporters from The Washington Post: Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.

Both were strategically and diligently involved throughout the investigation process and they were successful in fully uncovering the deeply-rooted mystery behind the Watergate scandal. Although both have demonstrated a massive amount of effort and stamina while embarking upon this investigative mission, they could not have done it without “Deep Throat,” who proved to be the most prominent figure in the formation of events circulating the Watergate scandal.

“Deep Throat” was a pseudonym given to a mysterious man who played a tremendous role towards the investigation by being the person who would constantly inform reporters Woodward and Bernstein about what was “actually” happening during Nixon’s presidency, interconnected with the aftermath of the Watergate scandal. Eventually, it was revealed in 2005 that “Deep Throat” was none other than the former Federal Bureau of Investigation Associate Director Mark Felt.

“Deep Throat” was immensely instrumental towards the unveiling of the whole scandalous event and these clandestine meetings that he had with them provided them with a plethora of valuable information that came directly from the White House. According to Woodward’s CBS interview in 2008, “I think Mark Felt will be remembered as somebody who had the courage to break out of the mold. As a loyal J. Edgar Hoover man, Felt realized that there was this orchestrated well-funded cover up being run by the Nixon reelection Committee in 1972 in the Nixon Whitehouse. Every bone in his body told him to play by the rules.”

However, he was willing to break those rules and divulge information to offer them the inside scoop on the Watergate scandal. He refers to “Deep Throat” as their lifeline and his ongoing guidance further provided them with the strength and confidence that their job demanded. In addition, Woodward emphasizes the fact that more secret sources should emerge in order to ensure the further advancement of the journalism field as well as give viewers the true taste of what “actually” happens behind the scenes.

Some food for thought: The Watergate scandal was brought to life by the phenomenal work done by skilled journalists; Woodward and Bernstein accompanied by the enigmatic secret informer and Mark Felt who chose to do what felt morally right to him at that point of time.