"The Most Dangerous Man in America": New Documentary Chronicles Story of Daniel Ellsberg, Whose Leak of the Pentagon Papers Helped End Vietnam War

Democracy Now by Amy Goodman, Daniel Ellsberg | Sep. 16, 2009 (Interview)

(Video) Daniel Ellsberg once faced espionage charges and possibly life in prison after leaking what became known as the Pentagon Papers, a 7,000-page classified history outlining the true extent of US involvement in Vietnam. Daniel Ellsberg’s actions directly contributed to the end of Nixon presidency and the Vietnam War. His story is chronicled in the new documentary The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers. Full Story »

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Topics: War, U.S. Military
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Sep 16, 2009 - 3:37 PM PDT
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - Sep 16, 2009 - 3:37 PM PDT

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Dwight Rousu
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 by Dwight Rousu - Sep. 16, 2009

The history of Ellsberg and the new film being released are timely again as the quagmire of Afganistan continues to unfold.

Ellsberg is an American hero of conscience.

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Glenn LaBauve
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 by Glenn LaBauve - Sep. 16, 2009

Tales from the chief, well done.

In spite of his violation of his oath of secrety, I Have the utmost respect for someone who did what was morally right under ther peril of his own freedom

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