Daniel Ellsberg gained fame 40 years ago when he released The Pentagon Papers, highly classified documents that revealed illegal actions by the government in the Vietnam War. Although he faced possible prosecution and imprisonment, his actions eventually helped end the war and to impeachment proceedings against President Richard Nixon that forced him to resign. The documentary about his efforts, “The Most Dangerous Man in America,” was nominated for a 2010 Academy Award.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Bradley #Manning : Daniel Ellsberg Comes To Sebastopol - Support Peace And Justice!
Daniel Ellsberg gained fame 40 years ago when he released The Pentagon Papers, highly classified documents that revealed illegal actions by the government in the Vietnam War. Although he faced possible prosecution and imprisonment, his actions eventually helped end the war and to impeachment proceedings against President Richard Nixon that forced him to resign. The documentary about his efforts, “The Most Dangerous Man in America,” was nominated for a 2010 Academy Award.