Historical Events tagged with "government transparency"
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Publication of the Pentagon Papers Begins
The New York Times started publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers, a classified document detailing the U.S. government's political and military involvement in Vietnam since World War II. This controversial release raised questions about U.S. foreign policy and transparency, revealing stark contrasts between public statements and internal assessments. The documents showed the U.S. government had altered information about military measures and outcomes, igniting public outrage against the Vietnam War. The publication challenged notions of government accountability and press freedom.
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