Answer to Question #175599 in History for will

Question

Watch the video: What Were the Pentagon Papers?

1. shortly summarize, what was the "new precedent" set for the press after the release of the Pentagon Papers?

Answer 1

The new precedent stated that the government did not have the authority to censor the press. Charges against Elsberg were dropped after the evidence shows the governments misconduct came to light. The responsibility to tell the truth even if it is publishing classified information.