Portrait of Ben Bradlee. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Ben Bradlee

Born
Active
1946 — 2014

executive editor of The Washington Post from 1968 to 1991 (1921–2014).

Quick Facts

Died
2014-10-21
Occupation
editor · journalist
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Boston

Relationships

Ben Bradlee is the child of Frederick Bradlee and Josephine de Gersdorff.

Spouses & partners

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
2013
Received
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1998
Received
Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism
—
Received
Knight of the Legion of Honour

Education

Ben Bradlee’s education and training.

  • Harvard University
  • St. Mark's School
  • Harvard College
  • Dexter School
  • Eliot House

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

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