The Pentagon Papers altered perceptions from "summary" of The Pentagon Papers by George Herring
The Pentagon Papers, a top-secret study of U. S. decision-making in Vietnam, had a profound impact on the American public when they were leaked to the press in 1971. The release of these documents altered perceptions of the Vietnam War in several key ways. Firstly, the Pentagon Papers revealed that the U. S. government had been less than truthful with the American people about the true nature of the conflict in Vietnam. The documents showed that officials had knowingly misled the public about the progress of the war and the likelihood of success. This revelation eroded trust in the government and fueled skepticism about its motives and actions. Secondly, the Pentagon Papers exposed the extent of U. S. military involvement in Vietnam, revealing a pattern of esc...
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