Question

"Who first wanted to take action against "The New York Times" for publishing the Pentagon Papers?"

a. President Nixon
b. President JFK
c.Foreign Service Officer Daniel Ellsberg
d.National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger

Answer 1

Answer: D. National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger

Explanation: President Nixon was initally reluctant to do anything about the Pentagon papers, but Henry Kissinger petitioned him on the basis that it would set a neagtive precedent for future secrets and their secrecy.