The Pentagon Papers and the New York Times Company v. United States
David Rudenstine, author of the book The Day the Presses Stopped: A History of the Pentagon Papers Case, discussed the history of the Pentagon Papers case and the Supreme Court case New York Times Company v. the United States. He also talked about the precedent that was set because of the case.
Description
David Rudenstine, author of the book The Day the Presses Stopped: A History of the Pentagon Papers Case, discussed the history of the Pentagon Papers and the Supreme Court case, New York Times Company v. the United States. He also talked about the precedent that was set because of the case.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What was the significance of the Pentagon Papers?
- Describe the events leading to the Supreme Court case New York Times Company v. United States?
- What was the decision that was made in the court case? What was the significance of this decision?
Additional Resources
- Bell Ringer: Freedom of the Press vs National Security
News editors talked about achieving a balance between press freedom and the public’s right to know versus national security.
- Lesson Plan: 1st Amendment and Classified Leaks
In this lesson, students will consider whether or not the media should publish leaked classified materials.
- Oyez.org: New York Times Company v. United States
Participants
David RudenstineDean, Yeshiva University3 Videos
Kimberly AtkinsGuest Host, C-SPAN456 Videos
Vocabulary
- Classified
- Leak
- Media
- Press
- Prior Restraint
- Supreme Court
- Vietnam War