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15 Times Governments Blatantly Lied To Their People

10. Denial of Agent Orange Effects (United States, 1960s-1970s)

10. Denial of Agent Orange Effects (United States, 1960s-1970s)
Agent Orange’s legacy: Unrecognized health impacts and the fight for justice decades later.

During and after the Vietnam War, U.S. authorities downplayed the health risks posed by Agent Orange on both Vietnamese civilians and American troops. Decades later, medical research confirmed long-term effects and prompted compensation programs (warrelatedillness.va.gov).

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