The liberty of the press is not confined to newspapers and … - Charles Evans Hughes

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The liberty of the press is not confined to newspapers and periodicals. It necessarily embraces pamphlets and leaflets. … the press in its historic connotation comprehends every sort of publication which affords a vehicle of information and opinion.

Charles Evans Hughes

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Charles Evans Hughes (11 April 1862 – 27 August 1948) was a Republican politician and jurist who served as Governor of New York, United States Secretary of State, Associate Justice and Chief Justice of the United States.

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Alternative Names: Chas. E. Hughes • Charles Hughes • Governor Hughes • Charles Evans Hughes Sr. • Charles E. Hughes

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