Pentagon Papers
Definition
Classified documents leaked in 1971 revealing U.S. government deception about the Vietnam War.
Analogy
The Pentagon Papers are like a secret diary that was found and read out loud, revealing truths that were hidden from everyone else.
Related terms
Whistleblower: A person who exposes secretive information or activity within a private or public organization that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct. Like a referee blowing their whistle when they see a foul on the soccer field.
Vietnam War: A long, costly armed conflict between communist North Vietnam and South Vietnam, which had U.S. support. It's like an intense tug-of-war match with teams pulling for years before one side finally falls.
Executive Privilege: The right of the president to withhold information from Congress or judiciary to protect national security. Imagine this as your older sibling hiding their report card from you because they say it's "none of your business."
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The Pentagon Papers scandal and the Supreme Court case of New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) are examples of:
The primary concern in New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) was whether publishing the Pentagon Papers would:
In New York Times Co. v. United States (1971), the Supreme Court ruled that the newspaper was allowed to publish the Pentagon papers because:
Which statement best describes the significance of the Pentagon Papers in relation to freedom of the press?
What effect did the 'Pentagon Papers' case have on modern media's approach towards government information?
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