Overview
In some ways, the New York Times (and not the Post) was the real hero here for ‘breaking’ the story about the Pentagon Papers initially.
- Why do you think Spielberg made a movie about the Post rather than the Times?
(What was it about this story that made it particularly compelling? Remember,
Ellsberg would have figured into either story.)
2-3 paragraphs: Cite a particular scene, character and/or situation
to support your response.