Exhibit

Smithsonian.com Where Nixons Troubles Began

This filing cabinet was evidence of the break-in at Watergate. The burglars tried to get into it hoping to find dirt on Daniel Ellsberg. The dent at the top of the cabinet serves as a reminder of the dent Nixon put in the American people's trust.

Washington Post Archives

This piece of paper contains notes that Bob Woodward took regarding his meetings with Felt. Carl Bernstein's annotations are written in pen. This shows us what went into writing the articles before they are published.

Newseum

This artifact of an old Washington Post newspaper released August 9th, 1974 represents the success the reporters from the Washington Post had. Bob and Carl knew what they were doing were right and they had to endure people doubting them, and the lack of evidence, but because of their hard work, justice was served.

Taylor Marsh

Having the red flag Bob Woodward put on his balcony to secretly communicate with "Deep Throat" would be cool to have in the exhibit. This flag is ironic in a way. The flag represents secret communication, but usually, a red flag calls attention to something. The same can be said about the whole Watergate situation. It was secretive, but needed attention called to it.

Typewriter Database

The next object in my exhibit will be Carl Bernstein's typewriter. Having this typewriter in the exhibit is important because it is the object that was used to expose the White House and its connections to Watergate.

Sfgate

The tapes with evidence of Nixon's knowledge of Watergate is the next item in the exhibit. These tapes were part of his downfall because he tried to conceal them when asked to present them. 

National Archives Catalogue

These microphones disguised to look like Chapsticks were found in the safe of Howard Hunt who helped lead the break-in. 

Harry Ransom Center

This is another article from the Washington Post. It looks to be a draft previous from the final. Segretti was one of the people who sabotaged the Democrats and he makes an appearance in the movie.