The New York Times began publishing the Pentagon Papers in June 1971. Days later, the Washington Post joined the fight, racing a Friday press deadline while government lawyers sought to halt publication. Rewind follows the two newspapers through the injunctions and the Supreme Court's narrow June 30 ruling. Sources include the National Archives, the State Department's historical record, the Supreme Court decision and Ben Bradlee's own account. Sound effects are illustrative.

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