Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers Whistleblower Who Exposed Government Deception, Dies at 92

Ellsberg leaked the Pentagon Papers, which revealed the U.S. government had lied about the Vietnam War
The leak changed public opinion about the war and contributed to the downfall of President Richard Nixon
Ellsberg faced charges for espionage and theft, but the cases were dismissed due to government misconduct
Ellsberg became an activist for free speech, speaking out against war and in favor of government transparency
Ellsberg inspired other whistleblowers like Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning