Public opinion shifted due to revelations from "summary" of The Pentagon Papers by George Herring
The release of the Pentagon Papers in 1971 was a turning point in American history. The public was shocked by the revelations contained in the classified documents, which detailed the extent of the government's deception regarding the Vietnam War. As the truth came to light, public opinion began to shift dramatically. Prior to the publication of the Pentagon Papers, the government narrative surrounding the war had been largely unquestioned. The American people had been led to believe that the conflict was justified and winnable. However, the documents revealed a very different reality. They showed that government officials had long been aware of the war's futility and had misled the public about the true nature of the situation in Vietnam. As the public digested the implications of the Pentagon Papers, a sense of betrayal and disillusionment spread throughout the country. People began to question their government's motives and actions in a way they never had before. The credibility of political ...
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