Did You Know? Reporter and Author Bob Woodward is from IllinoisBob Woodward, who teamed up with Carl Bernstein in reporting on the infamous Watergate scandal, was born in Geneva.

Woodward has worked for the Washington Post since 1971, and is a renowned American journalist and non-fiction writer. His work contributed greatly to the Post winning two Pulitzer Prizes – first for his work on the Watergate scandal, and then for his coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

While he is best known for his work as an investigative journalist, he has authored 16 non-fiction books, all of which have been national bestsellers. 

Learn more:
Bob Woodward: Full Biography
The Woodward and Bernstein Watergate Papers – University of Texas at Austin