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David E. Sanger

David E. Sanger is an American journalist who is the chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times. He has been writing since 1982, covering foreign policy, globalization, nuclear proliferation, and the presidency. As of 2025 he has also authored four books on US foreign policy, including Confront and Conceal: Obama's Secret Wars and Surprising…

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Notable work
Confront and Conceal
Occupation
Journalist
Education
Harvard University (BA)
Born
1960 (age 65–66) White Plains, New York, U.S.
Employer
The New York Times
Family
Elliott Sanger (grandfather)

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David E. Sanger

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Born · 1
David E. Sanger → 1960 (age 65–66) White Plains, New York, U.S.
Education · 1
David E. Sanger → Harvard University (BA)
Employer · 1
David E. Sanger → The New York Times
Family · 1
David E. Sanger → Elliott Sanger (grandfather)
Notable work · 1
David E. Sanger → Confront and Conceal
Occupation · 1
David E. Sanger → Journalist
Spouse · 1
David E. Sanger → Sherill Leonard
Title · 1
David E. Sanger → Chief Washington Correspondent

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David E. SangerFamilyElliott Sanger (grandfather)1.00infobox
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David E. SangerOccupationJournalist1.00infobox
David E. SangerSpouseSherill Leonard1.00infobox
David E. SangerTitleChief Washington Correspondent1.00infobox
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David E. Sangerrelated to Early life and educationJoan0.60section
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