Major Intelligence Breaches In US History, Explained

Major Intelligence Breaches In US History, Explained

Years After they were convicted of betraying the US and sent to deaths, a key witness in the case against them admitted he'd been lying about one of them all along 

Whistleblowers, opportunists, individuals with foreign allegiances or under duress - these are the types of people who have given away information about the United States, its military, and its security infrastructure. You may know the names of some of the biggest offenders, while others escape much public notice. Regardless, they've disclosed information to people not intended to see it. 

Whether the people who commit intelligence breaches are called spies, heroes, traitors, or something else, understanding exactly what they did and why can be difficult. When it comes to these leaks of information, the names, dates, motives, and historical context provide clarity as to why they matter - and whether or not, in one way or another, it was all worth it. 

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