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Standards Index: Topic 3.4: First Amendment: Freedom of the Press

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Skill 2B: Explain how New York Times Co. v. United States relates to a foundational document.

Theme: Liberty and Order (LOR)

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Presidents v. Press: How the Pentagon Papers Leak Set Up First Amendment Showdowns

Students will learn about the Pentagon Papers during Nixon’s presidency, the long history of U.S. presidents battling national security leaks and the role of a free press in America’s democracy.