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Ten of the Biggest Government Leaks in U.S. History

Aug 1, 2013

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The high profile trials and tribulations of Army Pfc. Bradley Manning and Edward Snowden, both of whom leaked large amounts of classified government information to the media, have placed renewed focus and debate on the importance of leakers and whistle-blowers in American politics. The following is an interactive timeline chronicling some of the most famous -- and infamous -- leaks in U.S. history.

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