The Pentagon Papers reveal government deception from "summary" of The Pentagon Papers by George Herring
The Pentagon Papers shed light on the deception perpetuated by the United States government during the Vietnam War. The documents exposed a pattern of misleading the American public about the true nature of the conflict, the government's intentions, and the progress of the war. By revealing classified information, the Pentagon Papers revealed a stark contrast between the government's public statements and its internal assessments. This dissonance between what was being said publicly and what was known privately highlighted the extent to which the government was willing to deceive the public in order to maintain support for its policies. The Pentagon Papers also revealed the internal debates and divisions within the government regarding the Vietnam War. The documents showed that there was significant disagreement among policymakers about the best ...
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