Ben Bradlee Biography and Timeline

Georgetown Pentagon Papers Review

Bradlee gathers reporters at his Georgetown home to review Pentagon Papers material and prepare stories for publication.

Role range: 1960-1975

Pentagon Papers Copy Reaches Washington Post

Bradlee receives access to a copy of the Pentagon Papers as the Washington Post prepares its own reporting.

Role range: 1960-1975

Pentagon Papers

On June 18, 1971, The Washington Post began publishing its own series of articles based upon the Pentagon Papers; Ellsberg gave portions to editor Ben Bradlee

Role range: 1960-1975

Pentagon Papers Court Defense

Bradlee supports continued publication as the Washington Post defends itself against the government's effort to stop the series.

Role range: 1960-1975

Washington Post Pentagon Papers Publication

Bradlee directs publication of the Washington Post's first Pentagon Papers stories.

Role range: 1960-1975

Election

Woodward & Bernsteins work, under editor Ben Bradlee, leads to the uncovering of a number of political "dirty tricks" used by the Nixon re-election committee during his campaign for reelection

Election

Woodward & Bernsteins work, under editor Ben Bradlee, leads to the uncovering of a number of political "dirty tricks" used by the Nixon reelection committee during his campaign for reelection.

Election

Woodward & Bernsteins work, under editor Ben Bradlee, leads to the uncovering of a number of political "dirty tricks" used by the Nixon reelection committee during his campaign for reelection.