In June of 1971, which event increased the credibility gap and antiwar protests?

In June 1971, the Pentagon Papers—a secret study documenting the U.S. government’s history of involvement in Vietnam—were leaked to the press. Their revelations suggested officials had misled the public about the war, deepening the credibility gap and fueling antiwar protests. The correct choice is the leaking of the Pentagon Papers to the press.

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