Constitutional principles were tested from "summary" of The Pentagon Papers by George Herring
The release of the Pentagon Papers was a defining moment in American history, as it put the constitutional principles of freedom of the press to the test. The government's attempt to block the publication of the classified documents raised questions about the balance between national security and the public's right to know. As the case made its way through the courts, the very foundation of the First Amendment was in question. The Supreme Court's decision to allow the publication of the Pentagon Papers was a victory for the principle of government transparency. The justices recognized the i...
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