b) The Pentagon Papers

The release of the Pentagon Papers by the New York Times in 1971 was a defining moment in American history, revealing undisclosed information about the Vietnam War. These classified government documents detailed the U.S. military’s involvement in Vietnam and contradicted public statements made by the government about the war. The publication of the Pentagon Papers sparked widespread public debate over freedom of the press, government transparency, and the U.S. role in Vietnam, ultimately contributing to growing anti-war sentiment and mistrust in government.