New York Times Co. v. United States

In 1967, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara initiated a classified study on the Vietnam War, which revealed discrepancies between public statements and actual actions. Daniel Ellsberg, troubled by these findings, leaked the Pentagon Papers to the press in 1971. The Nixon administration attempted to stop publication, citing national security risks. However, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the press, emphasizing First Amendment rights. The case highlighted government transparency issues and remains relevant today, especially with the release of the movie 'The Post'.

Who created the Vietnam Study Task Force?

• President Richard Nixon

• Daniel Ellsberg

• Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara

• Anthony Russo

What did Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo do with the Pentagon Papers?

• They kept them secret

• They photocopied and leaked them to the press

• They sold them to a foreign government

• They destroyed them

Which newspaper first published articles based on the Pentagon Papers?

• The New York Times

• USA Today

• The Wall Street Journal

• The Washington Post

What was the main legal argument used by the Nixon administration to stop the publication of the Pentagon Papers?

• Defamation

• Risk to national security

• Breach of contract

• Violation of privacy

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the publication of the Pentagon Papers?

• It declared a mistrial

• It banned all publications

• It sided with the newspapers

• It sided with the government

What was the outcome for Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo after the legal proceedings?

• They were fined heavily

• They fled the country

• They were acquitted due to government misconduct

• They were sentenced to life in prison

What contemporary event is mentioned as a reason for releasing the episode?

• A new documentary on Vietnam

• A new book by President Trump

• A new movie called The Post

• A new Supreme Court case