Mark Felt
Mark Felt was a former FBI deputy director who gained notoriety as the whistleblower 'Deep Throat,' providing crucial information to journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein during the Watergate scandal. His revelations helped expose the misconduct of the Nixon administration, ultimately leading to Nixon's resignation.
Born on Aug 17, 1913 (112 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,287 | $240,000 | 219$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,196,709 | 9,287 | $240,000 | 219$ |
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Portugal:
Mark Felt was the source for journalists who exposed the Watergate scandal.
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Slovenia:
Mark Felt is a high-ranking FBI official who, under the codename 'Deep Throat', reveals information about the Watergate scandal.
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Uruguay:
Mark Felt is known as the source behind the Watergate scandal, portrayed in a film.
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Liechtenstein:
Mark Felt was known as 'Deep Throat' in the Watergate scandal, providing crucial information to journalists.
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Costa Rica:
Mark Felt is known as 'Deep Throat' from the Watergate scandal, representing a case of a source revealing their identity.
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United States:
This led to decades of speculation about Deep Throat’s identity, speculation that only ended in 2005 when former FBI deputy director Mark Felt revealed that he had been the secret source.
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