Peter Braestrup Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Peter Braestrup was an American journalist born on June 8, 1929, who served as a correspondent for major publications including The New York Times and The Washington Post. He founded The Wilson Quarterly, where he was also the senior editor and director of communications at the Library of Congress. His notable work includes the two-volume book Big Story, published in 1977, which critically examined U.S. media coverage of the Vietnam War’s Tet Offensive. He passed away on August 10, 1997.

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Meaning of the name - Peter

rock, stone

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June 8, 1929 Facts

Generation Group

Peter Braestrup belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Manhattan

Place of Death: Rockport

Educated At: Yale University | Harvard University

Occupation: writer

Children: Kate Braestrup

Employers: The New York Times | The Washington Post | Library of Congress | Wilson Quarterly

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.