Which role did the 'Deep Throat' source play in the Watergate investigation?
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Correct answer: He was an FBI official who confirmed evidence for Woodward and Bernstein
In 2005, 'Deep Throat' was revealed to be W. Mark Felt, the Associate Director of the FBI. He helped the Washington Post reporters follow the trail of money and power leading to the White House.
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