The Pentagon Papers

It’s okay if the subject of the pentagon papers is new to you. After all, not everyone can be privy to the secret history of America. But here’s a helpful breakdown to help assuage your curiosity. Several years ago, a series of classified documents titled “The Pentagon Papers” were leaked to the press, shocking the world.

After all, some of its content included secret plots, plans for coups, and the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War. And among the big names mentioned, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, and President Lyndon Johnson were the most notable. You bet the government had trouble justifying its involvement in the Vietnamese War.