Pentagon Papers Go-Ahead
Graham authorizes the Washington Post to publish Pentagon Papers material despite warnings about legal and financial risk.
Role range: 1960-1975
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Katharine Graham Biography and Timeline
Follow Katharine Graham through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.
Katharine Graham, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1971–1971Years on this page
1971
Pentagon Papers Legal Risk Decision
Graham accepts the risk of government legal action and supports publication of the classified study.
Role range: 1960-1975
Washington Post First Pentagon Papers Edition
The Washington Post begins its Pentagon Papers series after Graham approves publication.
Role range: 1960-1975
Supreme Court Press Freedom Victory
Graham's newspaper prevails with the New York Times when the Supreme Court allows Pentagon Papers publication to continue.
Role range: 1960-1975
Records, sources and methodology
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