{"id":6641,"date":"2021-04-09T09:52:12","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T13:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.umpi.edu\/utimes\/?p=6641"},"modified":"2025-08-23T18:58:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T22:58:19","slug":"all-the-presidents-men-and-the-importance-of-journalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.umpi.edu\/utimes\/2021\/04\/09\/all-the-presidents-men-and-the-importance-of-journalism\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018All the President\u2019s Men\u2019 and the Importance of Journalism"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The 1970s film \u201cAll the President\u2019s Men\u201d tells the true story of an international scandal and the reporters who uncovered it. The Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward investigated a burglary at the Democratic National Committee. What they found was shocking. President Richard Nixon\u2019s Committee to Re-Elect the President had been at the root of the operation. The Committee even bugged the office phones and stole important documents. The journalists faced many challenges, but they still chose to pursue the story and uncover the truth for the American public.<\/span><\/p>\n

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All the President’s Men.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The executive editor of the newspaper, Ben Bradlee, also played an important role. He supported his reporters and believed in the story when nobody else did. In one famous quote from the movie he said, \u201cNot that there\u2019s a lot riding on this. Only the First Amendment and Freedom of the Press and maybe the future of our democracy.\u201d By writing the story, the journalists exposed misinformation and injustice at the hands of those in power. They showed that journalists can and will hold people accountable for their actions. They also proved why protecting the press is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If the Post had not published this story, there\u2019s no telling what would\u2019ve happened. The people in power would have continued to abuse it until someone held them accountable. Misinformation would have continued to spread. The U.S. government would have failed to uphold the country\u2019s values.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0There are many lessons to be learned from this important moment in history. As journalists, we should make it our goal to expose injustice, give a voice to the voiceless and fight for what is right. We should not back down when we are silenced. We should pursue important stories, even when people doubt us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Another important lesson for journalists is about accuracy. As journalists, it is our job to expose the truth. In order to keep people informed and uphold our reputation, we must seek out reliable sources and always fact check. In the movie, Bernstein and Woodward confirmed their information with multiple sources. This was a high profile case and if any misinformation had been shared by the press, it would present an enormous risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0As consumers of news, we can also learn a lesson from what the Washington Post did. Not everyone in a position of power can be trusted. Not everything we are told is true. We must open our eyes to new possibilities and open our minds to new information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0As journalists, we can build upon these lessons by continuing to share accurate information. This will help keep the public informed and encourage trust in journalism and the news media.<\/span><\/p>\n

Promotional Piece for \u2018All the President\u2019s Men\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When a burglary takes place at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward are assigned the story. What begins as an investigation of this crime soon turns into the story of one of largest political scandals in history. In the face of constant doubt, deception and misinformation, Bernstein and Woodward remain committed to the story, risking their reputation and even their lives to uncover the truth. This 1970s film is not simply a riveting account of an event that changed American politics forever, it is a testament to the significance of journalism in a world where democracy is constantly under threat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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