Benjamin C. Bradlee

American journalist, Watergate coverage

Benjamin C. Bradlee - American journalist, Watergate coverage
Born

August 26th, 1921
104 years ago

Died

2014
11 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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A prominent journalist led The Washington Post as executive editor from 1968 to 1991. Played a critical role in publishing the Pentagon Papers and overseeing the coverage of the Watergate scandal which led to the resignation of President Nixon. Under leadership, the newspaper gained a reputation for investigative journalism and received numerous accolades. After retirement, authored several books on journalism and media. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.

Edited The Washington Post during Watergate

Published the Pentagon Papers

Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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