Ben Bradlee
Journalist and editor of The Washington Post
Born
1921
105 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Served as the executive editor of The Washington Post from 1968 to 1991. Led the newspaper in its coverage of the Watergate scandal, which resulted in the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Oversaw the publication of the Pentagon Papers, which exposed government deception in the Vietnam War. Authored several books, including his memoir 'A Good Life'. Championed investigative journalism and strengthened the paper's reputation as a leading news source.
Led coverage of the Watergate scandal
Oversaw publication of the Pentagon Papers
Authored 'A Good Life' memoir
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