Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, who released the “Pentagon Papers” on the Vietnam War and altered public perceptions of the battle, passed away at the age of 92.
Who was Daniel Ellsberg?
Ellsberg was raised in the suburbs of Michigan after being born in Chicago on April 7, 1931. He had a degree from Harvard and served in the Marine Corps. Before joining the Pentagon, he had held positions with the Defense and State departments, according to the BBC. (Modafinil)
According to AFP, Ellsberg, a military analyst, exposed to the American media in 1971 through the release of thousands of documents that previous US administrations had misled the public about the Vietnam War.
He was labeled “the most dangerous man in America” by the BBC as a result of the Pentagon Papers leak.
In a Los Angeles court in 1971, Ellsberg was charged with theft, espionage, conspiracy, and other offenses. The court, however, dropped the case before the jury could reach a verdict after alleging serious irregularities on the part of the government, including illegal wiretapping.
In a Los Angeles court in 1971, Ellsberg was charged with theft, espionage, conspiracy, and other offenses. The court, however, dropped the case before the jury could reach a verdict after alleging serious irregularities on the part of the government, including illegal wiretapping.