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Major Milestones in the History of the Press and Freedom of Expression

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World Wide Web (1991)

Technology concept

Facilitated global access to information.

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U.S. First Amendment (1791)

Legislative document

Guaranteed freedom of speech and press.

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Invention of the Alphabet (1050 BC)

Historical event

Marked the transition from oral storytelling to written history.

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Digital Journalism Emergence (1990s)

Concept

Transformed how news is consumed and disseminated.

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5

John Peter Zenger Trial (1733)

Historical event

Established truth as a defense against libel.

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Gutenberg's Printing Press (1440)

Historical invention

Revolutionized mass production of written materials.

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Committee on Public Information (1917)

Historical organization

Used propaganda to influence public opinion.

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8

Sweden's Freedom of the Press Act (1766)

Legislation

First law supporting press freedom.

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Penny Press Emergence (1830s)

Historical event

Made newspapers affordable for the masses.

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Telegraph Invention (1837)

Historical event

Enabled rapid long-distance communication.

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