What was the central issue in both the John Peter
Zenger case (1734–1735) and the controversy
over the Pentagon Papers (1971)?
(1) right to bear arms (3) freedom of the press
(2) freedom of religion (4) right to counsel
The single most central issue in both the John Peter Zenger case (1734–1735) and the controversy over the Pentagon Papers (1971) was "freedom of the press"