From: Operation Northwoods: The Government's Secret Plot Against Itself

How do you decide who to trust when facts are hidden?

This history teaches us to look closely at official stories. It shows why we need open information and independent journalists to keep powerful people honest.

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Next time you read a major news story about a conflict, look up what sources from other countries are saying about it.

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The secret documents detailing Operation Northwoods were officially declassified and made public ...

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President John F. Kennedy rejected the Operation Northwoods proposal immediately without any debate.

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In 1962, the Joint Chiefs of Staff signed off on a written proposal to stage false flag attacks t...

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Operation Northwoods: The Government's Secret Plot Against Itself

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