"I would say that the Pentagon Papers case of 1971 - in which the government tried to block the The New York Times and The Washington Post that they obtained from a secret study of how we got involved in the war in Vietnam - that is probably the most important case"
- Floyd Abrams
About this Quote
The quote by Floyd Abrams is referring to the Pentagon Papers case of 1971. This case included the federal government trying to block the publication of the Pentagon Papers by The New York Times and The Washington Post. The Pentagon Papers were a secret study of how the United States ended up being involved in the Vietnam War. This case is thought about to be among the most crucial cases in American history as it set a precedent for the flexibility of the press and the right to publish details that is in the general public interest. The case likewise highlighted the importance of the First Amendment and the right to liberty of speech. The case was a major victory for journalism and for the general public's right to know.
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