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We highlight the pioneering journalists, talented actresses, and gutsy writers who challenged societal norms and provide historical context for their achievements within the cultural and political trends of the time. By exploring the past, we ensure that the struggles, triumphs, and milestones of these women are not lost to history.

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Women Who Reported Watergate and Broke Barriers

Jul 2, 2017

Barbara Walters, Lesley Stahl, and Connie Chung are the groundbreaking women who reported on the Watergate scandal for national television networks. Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams examines how their coverage shaped journalism history and how each woman leveraged new opportunities during a pivotal era of change.

Highlights:
  • Barbara Walters’ rise from Washington bureau to Today Show co-anchor

  • The role of Affirmative Action in opening newsroom careers

  • How Stahl and Chung built lasting success amid fierce competition

  • The larger impact of women’s contributions to investigative journalism.

 

Emerging technologies like field cameras and satellites changed news coverage in the early 1970s, creating a dynamic new media landscape. Cynthia also discusses how the Watergate scandal — initially considered "a petty crime" — became a defining moment in American journalism.

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