The papers revealed that over the years Washington had misled the public about the reasons behind the Vietnam War
The papers revealed that over the years Washington had misled the public about the reasons behind the Vietnam War
The Pentagon Papers outraged Americans because they revealed that the U.S. government had misled the public about the Vietnam War's progression and the likelihood of success. The documents showed that officials had privately doubted the war's viability while publicly promoting it, leading to a deep mistrust in the government. This breach of trust, coupled with the loss of life and resources in the conflict, intensified anti-war sentiments and fueled protests across the nation. Ultimately, the release of the papers highlighted the disparity between government narratives and the reality of the war, sparking widespread outrage and demands for accountability.
The Pentagon Papers case was resolved in June 1971 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision that the government could not prevent The New York Times and The Washington Post from publishing classified documents about the Vietnam War. The Court held that prior restraint on publication violated the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press. This decision underscored the importance of a free press in holding the government accountable, despite national security concerns. Ultimately, the newspapers were allowed to publish the leaked documents without government interference.
20,000 papers
That they were lie to the people of the united states.
Purple Dragon
they revealed that the war had been expanded and more u.s troops were sent to fight in indochina.
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They revealed things about the Vietnam War that the American people did not know.
The papers revealed that over the years Washington had misled the public about the reasons behind the Vietnam War
Daniel Ellsburg
The Pentagon Papers - film - was created in 2003.