Mark Felt, a.k.a. Deep Throat
From the Washington Post:
W. Mark Felt Sr., the associate director of the FBI during the Watergate scandal who, better known as “Deep Throat,” became the most famous anonymous source in American history, died yesterday. He was 95.
Mr. Felt’s actions allowed the United States to stop the actions of President Nixon, one of the most corrupt presidents of all time and the only President of the United States ever to resign from office. We usually value loyalty in this country, but in this case, I’d say that the “snitch” is a hero who helped America by awakening us to the perils of a president who thought he was a king.
The world was very different back in Felt’s day. J. Edgar Hoover, the director of the FBI and Felt’s boss, also became infamous for his abuse of power. Politicians were afraid of Hoover because of the dirt he had on them, and because of his ruthlessness, Hoover became one of the most powerful men in the world. Congress eventually imposed term limits on the FBI directorship after his death.
Regardless of what you feel about Felt’s actions as Deep Throat, one thing is indisputable–this guy had an absolutely fascinating life.
(I filed this under “Writing.” Don’t know about the rest of the writers out there, but I’m fascinated by stories like this.)
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