Early Life & Education
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Berman received a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College in 1938, and a master’s degree and Juris Doctor from Yale University in 1942 and 1947, respectively. He served as a cryptographer in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre of Operations from 1942 to 1945 and received the Bronze Star for his service.
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