Daniel Ellsberg
American whistleblower (1931–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Daniel Ellsberg (April 7, 1931 – June 16, 2023) was an American activist and former United States military analyst who was known for releasing the classified Pentagon Papers to The Washington Post.
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Daniel Ellsberg | |
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Born | (1931-04-07)April 7, 1931 |
Died | June 16, 2023(2023-06-16) (aged 92) Kensington, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Pancreatic cancer |
Education | Harvard University (AB, PhD) King's College, Cambridge |
Employer | RAND Corporation |
Known for | Pentagon Papers, Ellsberg paradox |
Spouse(s) | Carol Cummings (divorced) Patricia Marx (m. 1970) |
Children | Robert, Mary (1st marriage) Michael Ellsberg (2nd marriage) |
Website | www.ellsberg.net |
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