McNamara Report

The McNamara Report, formally known as the "Pentagon Papers," refers to a secret study commissioned by U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara during the Vietnam War. Released in 1971, it revealed that the U.S. government had misled the public and Congress about the war's scope, progress, and chances of success. The report detailed government decisions and the escalation of military involvement, highlighting discrepancies between official statements and reality. Its publication fueled anti-war sentiment and raised significant concerns about government transparency and accountability in foreign policy.