The Pentagon Papers revealed that the Johnson administration had deceived the public regarding the Vietnam War and had escalated it despite knowing it couldn't be won. The study exposed official lies and cover-ups and had a significant impact on public opinion regarding the war. It was eventually published by The New York Times after a landmark court decision, despite government attempts to suppress it.

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The Pentagon Papers

Question 45

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The Pentagon Papers:

A) revealed shocking waste in military spending
B) were successfully suppressed from publication by the government
C) put President Johnson's war policy in a more favorable light
D) were the actual diary entries of Defense Secretary Robert McNamara
E) revealed that the Johnson administration had deceived the public in regard to war policy

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