Conflict Between National Security and Freedom of the Press

Since its inception, the United States Government has had to find a balance between preserving the security of its citizens and protecting the freedom of the press.  While the first amendment requires congress to make no law abridging the freedom of the press, the preamble establishes that one of the fundamental purposes of the government is to provide for the common defense.  What happens when the two come into conflict? This presentation will look at times of conflict between national security and freedom of the press, and how that conflict has been resolved.