Vietnam War information was hidden from "summary" of The Pentagon Papers by George Herring
The Vietnam War was shrouded in secrecy, with the American public often left in the dark about the true nature of the conflict. The government deliberately withheld information, keeping the reality of the situation hidden from the public eye. The Pentagon Papers reveal the extent to which information was concealed, showing a pattern of deception that spanned administrations. Key decision makers, including Presidents and high-ranking officials, were aware of the discrepancies between public statements and internal assessments. Despite this knowledge, they continued to pres...
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