Daniel Ellsberg
Daniel Ellsberg is an American economist and former military analyst who became famous for leaking the Pentagon Papers, which exposed government secrets about the Vietnam War. His activism and commitment to transparency reflect a broader cultural movement during the 1960s and 70s that included challenges to traditional views on sex and relationships.
Born on Apr 07, 1931 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 74,199 | $21,000,000 | 4,707$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,143 | $89,000 | 50$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,104 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 3 | 346,880,561 | 82,446 | $21,094,100 | 4,759$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Daniel Ellsberg publicised the long history of US involvement in Vietnam.
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United States:
RAND Corporation official and Vietnam War skeptic Daniel Ellsberg leaked documents about the U.S. national security establishment’s thinking on Vietnam during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations.
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Dominican Republic:
Daniel Ellsberg leaked one of the most closely guarded secrets of the U.S. government regarding the Vietnam War.
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United Kingdom:
Daniel Ellsberg was another celebrity who visited the clothing-optional resort frequented by Alex Comfort.
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