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Conscience and Patriotism
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Daniel Ellsberg started the Vietnam-era as a cold warrior and Pentagon Insider and ended it one of the country's most passionate anti-war activists. In 1971, he released the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times. Ultimately, his actions lead to the end of the Vietnam War and resignation of President Nixon.Guests:
Daniel Ellsberg, activist and writer, author of the new book " Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam And The Pentagon Papers."
This program aired on October 14, 2002.