Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Ben Bradlee
- Maybe some of today’s papers have too many ‘feel-good’ features, but there is a lot of good news out there.
- There have been as many investigative reporters on this newspaper working on Clinton’s many problems as I can remember there were working on Watergate.
- The really tough thing would have been to decide to take Woodward and Bernstein off the story. They were carrying the coal for us – in that their stories were right.
- The biggest difference between Kennedy and Nixon, as far as the press is concerned, is simply this: Jack Kennedy really liked newspaper people and he really enjoyed sparring with journalists.
- Sure, some journalists use anonymous sources just because they’re lazy and I think editors ought to insist on more precise identification even if they remain anonymous.
- If an investigative reporter finds out that someone has been robbing the store, that may be ‘gotcha’ journalism, but it’s also good journalism.
- I think he had a strange, passionate devotion to the truth and a horror at what he saw going on.
- I never believed that Nixon could fully resurrect himself. And the proof of that was in the obits.
- I must be out of it, but I don’t know any good journalists who have excused Clinton’s problems.
Ben Bradlee was a prominent American journalist best known for his tenure as the executive editor of The Washington Post. Born on August 26, 1921, in Boston, Massachusetts, Bradlee’s career was marked by his leadership during the Post’s investigation and reporting on the Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
After serving in World War II, Bradlee began his journalism career. He joined The Washington Post in 1948 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming managing editor in 1965 and then executive editor in 1968. Under his leadership, the newspaper significantly expanded its coverage and influence.
Bradlee’s most significant contribution came during the publication of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein’s investigative reporting on the Watergate scandal. Despite immense pressure and legal threats, Bradlee supported the journalists in uncovering the truth, solidifying the Post’s reputation for fearless and thorough journalism.
His memoir, “A Good Life: Newspapering and Other Adventures,” published in 1995, detailed his experiences in journalism and received critical acclaim.
Bradlee’s legacy in American journalism remains profound, revered for his unwavering commitment to truth and the public’s right to know. He passed away on October 21, 2014, leaving behind a lasting impact on investigative journalism.
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