The Report of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task Force

The Report of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task Force, often referred to as the "Pentagon Papers," is a document that revealed the U.S. government's decision-making and actions during the Vietnam War. It disclosed that officials misled the public and Congress about the war’s progress and scope. The report showed that the U.S. significantly escalated its involvement despite doubts about military success. Its release in 1971 contributed to growing opposition to the war, highlighting issues of transparency, trust, and accountability in government during a turbulent period in American history.