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Ben Bradlee

The JFK Mistress Gunned Down in Cold Blood

TIME OF ASSASSINS

The most powerful reporters—and spies—in America were haunted by the death of Mary Meyer, President Kennedy’s murdered lover. They knew her well. What secrets were in her diary?

Christopher Dickey | Published Jan 21, 2020

First Trailer for Spielberg’s ‘The Post’ Premieres

OSCAR BAIT

Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep star in film about WaPo’s battle to publish the Pentagon Papers.

Matt Wilstein | Published Nov 08, 2017

Sally Quinn’s Shocking Next Act: Championing Spiritualism

CAREER CHANGE

In a new book, the celebrated journalist delves into matters of faith. In a candid interview, she talks about gossip, the unfun GOP, and contacting her late husband, Ben Bradlee.

Sandra McElwaine | Published Sep 17, 2017

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Ben Bradlee, JFK, a Mistress’s Murder, and a Master Spy

Bradlee’s Washington

When the editor’s gorgeous sister-in-law was killed, Bradlee rushed to find her diary. But why was James Jesus Angleton looking for it too?

Will Rahn | Published Oct 22, 2014

Last of the Newspaper Giants

Irreplaceable

Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning television critic says his boss, who died Tuesday at 93, justified the description ‘legendary’ a hundred times over.

Tom Shales | Published Oct 22, 2014

The Truth Hurts

The new bio of Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee has caused a stir. Lee Siegel on the perilous relationship between writer and subject.

Lee Siegel | Published May 20, 2012

The Wit of Ben Bradlee

The Wit of Ben Bradlee

A new biography is filled with his own hilarious, excoriating, and always entertaining personal correspondence.

Matthew DeLuca | Published May 12, 2012

The Science of Forgetting

IMPERFECT RECALL

The dust-up over Ben Bradlee’s Watergate recollections reminds us that our memory is constantly shifting, says Casey Schwartz.

Casey Schwartz | Published May 03, 2012

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