Summary:
The memoir recounts the early career of a legendary journalist as he starts as a copy boy for The Washington Star, capturing the excitement and tenacity of a young reporter in the 1960s. It details his formative experiences in the newsroom, which laid the groundwork for his later investigative work that would help uncover the Watergate scandal.
Key points:
1. Journalism's Power: "Chasing History" shows how journalism can influence society and democracy through Carl Bernstein's early reporting career, highlighting the need for a free press to keep the powerful in check.
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