James Bamford
James Bamford was born on September 15th, 1946 and is currently 78 years old. James Bamford was born in Atlantic City, NJ, USA. Bamford attended Suffolk University where he received a Juris Doctor Degree in International Law, the Institute on International and Comparative Law, University of Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne where he received a post graduate diploma and Yale Law School where he received a fellowship.
James Bamford is primarily known as a documentary producer and investigative journalist who is the leading expert on the
National Security Agency (NSA). He has been called the NSA’s chief chronicler by
The New Yorker.
He was an intelligence analyst working for the United States Navy during the
Vietnam War when he was stationed in Hawaii. While still in college and working as a reservist, he became a whistleblower when he outed a program by the NSA that was eavesdropping on American citizens. His testimony resulted in wide-ranging reforms in US intelligence practice.
James has also written and produced PBS documentaries and
The Spy Factory, his 2010 documentary won the Emmy Award. Previously, he covered the White House and also worked on
World New Tonight on ABC as an investigative producer. He also reported on the
Gulf War and other arenas in the Middle East.
At some point, he was charged with leaking classified documents to a prominent publication. However, he argued that everything he provided to the
Baltimore Sun was in the public domain and got the case thrown out.
James Bamford has consulted in several espionage cases, the most prominent being the case
U.S. v. Thomas Andrews Drake. He has also been an expert witness on a range of intelligence issues brought before the
International Criminal Tribunal, the
European Parliament, the
House of Representatives, and the
Senate.
James Bamford published his debut work
The Puzzle Palace in 1983.
In this work, the author explores the inner workings of the NSA as he unmasks the powerful people who control it and often operate with impunity. He provides detailed information on the role the agency played in the
Gulf War,
Iran Contra, and the
Korean Airlines Disaster, among other major events of the 80s and 90s.
In 2001, James Bamford published his second book,
Body Secrets, which once again is all about the National Security Agency (NSA).
The book explores the inner world of the NSA and particularly its role in some of the most significant happenings in the world from the past. He documents each account drawing on previously classified documents of the NSA’s tireless hunt for intelligence on allies and enemies alike. It is an analysis of one of the most secretive agencies.
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James Bamford: F.A.Q
When was James Bamford Born? How old is James Bamford?
James Bamford was born on September 15th, 1946. James Bamford is currently 78 years old.
Where was James Bamford Born?
James Bamford was born in Atlantic City, NJ, USA and is American.
What was the first book James Bamford wrote?
The first book written by James Bamford was The Puzzle Palace, published in 1983.
What was the most recent book James Bamford wrote?
His most recently released work was Spyfail on January 17th, 2023.
Will there be any more books by James Bamford?
James Bamford does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has James Bamford written?
James Bamford has written 7 books. 1 Standalone Novel, 6 books in the Non-Fiction Books.