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Bradley Manning, then and now

From a small-town childhood to the center of the international WikiLeaks firestorm.

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A protester slapped a sticker of Bradley Manning onto the shield of a riot police officer in March. Manning is accused of providing classified information to the WikiLeaks Web site in the largest national security leak in U.S. history.

Evelyn Hockstein / For The Washington Post

David House, a friend of Bradley Manning's, addresses a protest calling for Manning's release near Quantico Marine Base in March. For most of the past year, Manning spent 23 hours a day alone in a 6-by-12-foot jail cell.

David House, a friend of Bradley Manning's, addresses a protest calling for Manning's release near Quantico Marine Base in March. For most of the past year, Manning spent 23 hours a day alone in a 6-by-12-foot jail cell.

Evelyn Hockstein / For The Washington Post

Protesters call for the release of the 23-year-old Manning. His case has become a rallying point for free-information activists, who say the leaked information belongs to the American people. Accusers say his actions compromised national security.

Protesters call for the release of the 23-year-old Manning. His case has become a rallying point for free-information activists, who say the leaked information belongs to the American people. Accusers say his actions compromised national security.

Evelyn Hockstein / For The Washington Post

About 400 protesters attended the rally for Manning in March.

About 400 protesters attended the rally for Manning in March.

Evelyn Hockstein / For The Washington Post

A protester covers his face with a photo of Bradley Manning's. Manning, an Army private, is accused of violating military computer security and leaking classified information to the WikiLeaks Web site.

A protester covers his face with a photo of Bradley Manning's. Manning, an Army private, is accused of violating military computer security and leaking classified information to the WikiLeaks Web site.

Evelyn Hockstein / For The Washington Post

Former military analyst Daniel Ellsberg, leaker of the Vietnam War-era Pentagon Papers, is arrested during the protest.

Former military analyst Daniel Ellsberg, leaker of the Vietnam War-era Pentagon Papers, is arrested during the protest.

Evelyn Hockstein / For The Washington Post

As many as 30 protesters were arrested during the largely peaceful protest near Quantico.

As many as 30 protesters were arrested during the largely peaceful protest near Quantico.

Evelyn Hockstein / For The Washington Post

Crescent First Christian Church, whose signboard reads 'Can't Sleep, Don't Count Sheep, See The Shepherd' is located in Crescent, Okla., where Bradley Manning spent part of his childhood.

Crescent First Christian Church, whose signboard reads "Can't Sleep, Don't Count Sheep, See The Shepherd" is located in Crescent, Okla., where Bradley Manning spent part of his childhood.

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Manning attended Crescent Elementary School in Crescent.

Manning attended Crescent Elementary School in Crescent.

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The former Manning house, on five acres several miles outside of Crescent.

The former Manning house, on five acres several miles outside of Crescent.

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Brian Manning holds a newborn Bradley in 1987.

Brian Manning holds a newborn Bradley in 1987.

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Bradley Manning as a baby circa 1988.

Bradley Manning as a baby circa 1988.

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Manning at about age 3 with his mother, Susan Manning, in Arizona.

Manning at about age 3 with his mother, Susan Manning, in Arizona.

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Manning, at about age 2, with sister Casey.

Manning, at about age 2, with sister Casey.

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A young Manning is fascinated by a photograph of an engine on the television screen.

A young Manning is fascinated by a photograph of an engine on the television screen.

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Manning, about 5 years old, with his sister, Casey, then about 16, and his grandmother Jean in Crescent, Okla.

Manning, about 5 years old, with his sister, Casey, then about 16, and his grandmother Jean in Crescent, Okla.

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Manning, about 8 years old, sits on the coffee table in the family's home in Oklahoma.

Manning, about 8 years old, sits on the coffee table in the family's home in Oklahoma.

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Manning, at about age 9, in front of his dad's pickup truck.

Manning, at about age 9, in front of his dad's pickup truck.

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Manning in the fourth grade.

Manning in the fourth grade.

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Manning, about age 10, with his puppy Willow.

Manning, about age 10, with his puppy Willow.

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Manning, at about age 10, was on a youth basketball team and played sax.

Manning, at about age 10, was on a youth basketball team and played sax.

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Manning at the computer in the family's dining room.

Manning at the computer in the family's dining room.

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Manning, at age 17, at sister Casey's wedding in 2004.

Manning, at age 17, at sister Casey's wedding in 2004.

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Manning, then 18, with sister Casey, then 29, during Thanksgiving at his aunt's home in Potomac.

Manning, then 18, with sister Casey, then 29, during Thanksgiving at his aunt's home in Potomac.

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A 17-year-old Bradley Manning is in the back row at sister Casey's wedding in 2004. In the front row are his father, Brian Manning, his stepmother, Susan Kay Manning, and stepbrother Dustin. Behind them are Bradley's aunts and cousin.

A 17-year-old Bradley Manning is in the back row at sister Casey's wedding in 2004. In the front row are his father, Brian Manning, his stepmother, Susan Kay Manning, and stepbrother Dustin. Behind them are Bradley's aunts and cousin.

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Bradley Manning's childhood friend Jordan Davis plays video games at his home in Edmond, Okla., earlier this year. Computer games prompted the pair to discuss using technology to achieve democracy.

Bradley Manning's childhood friend Jordan Davis plays video games at his home in Edmond, Okla., earlier this year. Computer games prompted the pair to discuss using technology to achieve democracy.

Brett Deering / For The Washington Post

'He was a pretty big nerd and so was I,' says Bradley Manning's childhood friend Jordan Davis.

"He was a pretty big nerd and so was I," says Bradley Manning's childhood friend Jordan Davis.

Brett Deering / For The Washington Post

Tyler Watkins, second from left, participates in the National Equality March in Washington in 2009. He and Manning dated.

Tyler Watkins, second from left, participates in the National Equality March in Washington in 2009. He and Manning dated.

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Convicted computer hacker Adrian Lamo, who corresponded with Bradley Manning via instant message, turned Manning in to authorities three days later.

Convicted computer hacker Adrian Lamo, who corresponded with Bradley Manning via instant message, turned Manning in to authorities three days later.

Jennifer S. Altman / For The Washington Post

Protesters wear masks of Bradley Manning's face during a protest calling for his release. 'He tries to think about the outside world as much as possible,' his cousin Chris in Potomac said. 'You can tell he doesn't want his mind confined to the prison.'

Protesters wear masks of Bradley Manning's face during a protest calling for his release. "He tries to think about the outside world as much as possible," his cousin Chris in Potomac said. "You can tell he doesn't want his mind confined to the prison."

Evelyn Hockstein / For The Washington Post

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