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Described as "the WikiLeaks of its day" (Time), this work remains crucial to understanding contemporary American politics. It served as the foundation for the 2018 film 'The Post' and comprises a series of articles, documents, and studies that reveal the Johnson Administration's misleading narratives about U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, exposing the true extent of America's role in the conflict. Originally published by 'The New York Times' in 1971, it captivated a divided nation with its shocking revelations. 'The Washington Post' deemed it "the most significant material in American history," highlighting its ongoing relevance as a testament to the necessity of a free press and First Amendment rights. The work illustrates how the government systematically misled both the public and Congress. This edition features contributions from notable journalists, covering key events from the Truman and Eisenhower years through to the Tet Offensive, along with analyses, court records, and biographies of key figures. With a new foreword by James L. Greenfield, this Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative is poised to spark discussions about government deception and the role of the press, offering insights into both historical and current issues to foster a better understanding of the future.
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Die Pentagon-Papiere, Neil Sheehan
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1970
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- Titel
- Die Pentagon-Papiere
- Untertitel
- Die geheime Geschichte des Vietnamkrieges - Einzige vollständige Ausgabe der von der New York Times veröffentlichten Geheimpapiere und Kommentare
- Sprache
- Deutsch
- Autor*innen
- Neil Sheehan
- Verlag
- Droemer Knaur
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1970
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 684
- ISBN10
- 342600271X
- ISBN13
- 9783426002711
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Sozialwissenschaften, Historisches Thema, Geschichte, Politikwissenschaft
- Beschreibung
- Described as "the WikiLeaks of its day" (Time), this work remains crucial to understanding contemporary American politics. It served as the foundation for the 2018 film 'The Post' and comprises a series of articles, documents, and studies that reveal the Johnson Administration's misleading narratives about U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, exposing the true extent of America's role in the conflict. Originally published by 'The New York Times' in 1971, it captivated a divided nation with its shocking revelations. 'The Washington Post' deemed it "the most significant material in American history," highlighting its ongoing relevance as a testament to the necessity of a free press and First Amendment rights. The work illustrates how the government systematically misled both the public and Congress. This edition features contributions from notable journalists, covering key events from the Truman and Eisenhower years through to the Tet Offensive, along with analyses, court records, and biographies of key figures. With a new foreword by James L. Greenfield, this Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative is poised to spark discussions about government deception and the role of the press, offering insights into both historical and current issues to foster a better understanding of the future.