Thomas Jefferson and Freedom of the Press

The speakers described Thomas Jefferson’s perspective on the freedom of the press. Thomas Jefferson started a newspaper of his own because he did not like certain other newspapers.

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  • Robert M. O'Neil Director Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression
  • Edwin Yoder Syndicated Columnist Washington Post
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Thomas Jefferson and Freedom of the Press

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Program ID:
107836-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 07, 1998 | 9:35pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Sep 08, 1998 | 8:10am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Sep 07, 1998 | 9:35pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 08, 1998 | 12:36am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 08, 1998 | 8:10am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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