Because the Vietnam War taught the pentagon and the U.S. government powerful lessons about the risks of allowing journalists freedom to roam in a war zone, the government made sure that it did not repeat similar mistakes in America's next big war Operation Desert Storm).

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This is true. During Operation Desert Storm, the Pentagon strictly controlled journalists' access to the battlefield and carefully managed the coverage of the war. This was in contrast to the much freer press access during the Vietnam War, which some officials believed was a factor in turning public opinion against the conflict.

Because the Vietnam War Taught the Pentagon and the U