Trust in leadership was shaken from "summary" of The Pentagon Papers by George Herring
The release of the Pentagon Papers had a profound impact on the public perception of leadership in the government. The revelations contained in the documents called into question the honesty and integrity of those in power, leading to a widespread feeling of betrayal and disillusionment among the American people. As details of the government's deception and manipulation came to light, citizens began to lose faith in the leaders they had once trusted implicitly. The Pentagon Papers exposed a pattern of dishonesty and secrecy that had been perpetuated by those in positions of authority. The sheer scale of the deception was staggering, revealing a level of corruption that many found difficult to comprehend. The fact that such deceit had been carried out by the very individuals tasked with upholding the nation's values...
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