{"value"=>"<p>The Pentagon Papers are a classified history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam that was obtained by Times reporter Neil Sheehan. When the <span class=\"title\">Times</span> began publication of the text, the Government obtained a temporary injunction, which was vacated a few days later upon appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in a landmark ruling for freedom of the press. Publication of the papers intensified popular opposition to the war and, also, attempts to stop leaks of information to opponents of administration policies, which shortly became involved in the Watergate Affair. These four folders contain letters, memoranda, speeches, legal documents and other papers about the publication of the Pentagon Papers and the litigation involved, including the investigation of persons suspected of supplying the text to the <span class=\"title\">Times</span> and the aftermath. Of special interest: Copy of AMR's article in the <span class=\"title\">Times</span>, \"What a Free Press Is All About\" (1972). James Goodale's speech about the litigation (1972). AOS's statement on Neil Sheehan's indictment (1972). AMR's interview with the Columbia Journalism Review, \"Why We Published\" (Aug.-Oct. 1971). Reports on AMR's speech to the Deadline Club (Sigma Delta Chi) on publication of the Papers (July 1971). Text of the concurring opinion by Justices White and Steward (June 1971). AMR's memorandum to AOS and James Reston on the plan to publish the Papers, and AOS's reply authorizing publication (June 1971). Memo to AMR from the legal Dept. giving the total legal cost for the Pentagon Papers (1-20-72).</p>"}