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Which best describes why the government tried to prevent the New York Times from publishing articles on the Vietnam War?

A. The articles praised the President's actions.
B. The articles criticized the military.
C. The articles threatened national security.
D. The articles supported communists.



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Final answer:

The government prevented the New York Times from publishing Vietnam War articles due to national security threats and communist support.


Explanation:

The government tried to prevent the New York Times from publishing articles on the Vietnam War because the articles:

  1. Threatened national security: The publication of the Pentagon Papers revealed classified information about the government's actions during the war, which was deemed a threat to national security.
  2. Supported communists: The content of the articles did not align with the government's stance, potentially undermining their efforts in the conflict.

Therefore, the government sought to exercise prior restraint in an attempt to prevent the dissemination of information they considered damaging.


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C. The articles threatened national security.

The government sought to prevent the New York Times from publishing the Pentagon Papers, which were classified documents detailing the U.S. government's activities and decisions regarding the Vietnam War. The government argued that the publication of these documents could harm national security by revealing sensitive information.

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