The Pentagon Papers: Explained

In 1971, the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret report on the Vietnam War, were leaked by Daniel Ellsberg to the New York Times. The report revealed government deception about the war, including unreported military operations and lack of a clear exit strategy. The leak led to a Supreme Court case affirming press freedom, eroded public trust in the government, and paved the way for future whistleblowers. The full report was declassified in 2011.

What were some of the shocking truths revealed in the Pentagon Papers?

What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the publication of the Pentagon Papers?