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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

27 Jun 1971

Page 7

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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1971

Page

7

Secret stamp debate echoes through U S classification history

In a retrospective overview Joseph M. Webb traces the evolution of government document classification from World War II through the 1960s. He notes Truman and Eisenhower orders, the Wright Commission, Moss Subcommittee findings, and Kennedy era cautions on leaks and declassification, outlining persistent tension between secrecy and press freedom.

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Joseph M. Webb Lindsay-Schaub Feaks Pentagon Indochina Harry Truman Truman Dwight Hisnenhower Congress Lloyd Wright Wright Commission Defense Wilson New York Times Adm Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Coolidge Secretary of Defense House Special Subcommittee John E. Moss California Moss Defense Department Coolidge John Kennedy Kennedy Associated Press Vietnam
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Pentagon Papers reveal pattern of secret decisions and media role

The analysis argues that public statements often diverged from private assessments, with news reports shaping understanding of Vietnam. It traces a cycle: secret decisions followed by field reports, public controversy, then official confirmation, sometimes guarded or inaccurate. It notes focus on 1964 campaign era and congressional inquiries.

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Peter Arnett Associated Press Pentagon Vietnam America Congress Pentagon Papers Laos Johnson Keating Sen Kenneth Keating White House
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