What were the Pentagon Papers,which became public in 1971?
A) A secret government study critical of U.S.policy in Vietnam
B) A collection of pro-war propaganda that had been funneled to the New York Times since 1964
C) Top-secret military planning documents that had been leaked to North Vietnam
D) A government study that ultimately increased public support for the war in Vietnam

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The Pentagon Papers were a secret government study of the Vietnam War that contained criticisms of U.S. policy dating back to the Truman administration. The study was leaked to the New York Times in 1971 and made public, causing a national controversy about the war and the government's handling of it.

What Were the Pentagon Papers,which Became Public in 1971