Chelsea Manning

Chelsea Manning

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1987 -

Occupation

Military

Description

New name of transgender US Army private and convicted WikiLeaks whistleblower Bradley Manning who was sentenced to prison for 35 years for leaking classified military documents. Announced his intention to become female two weeks after sentencing. During the trial, it was revealed that Manning had received a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and this was confirmed by a military sanity board. Released early from prison, after which she was appointed a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University. The appointment was revoked after public outcry.

See Also

• Transgender Military Personnel
• LGBTQ Presence in National Security Efforts

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/31/chelsea-manning-gender-treatment-fight
• http://www.theguardian.com/world/chelsea-manning
• http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/09/13/chelsea-manning-named-visiting-fellow-at-harvard-university/
• https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2017/09/26/how-the-decision-to-offer-and-then-revoke-chelsea-mannings-fellowship-blew-up-on-harvard

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