Vietnam: General, August 1963: 1-20

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Title
Vietnam: General, August 1963: 1-20
Collection
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Digital Identifier
JFKNSF-198-003
Date(s) of Materials
August 1963: 1-20, undated
Folder Description
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding South Vietnam and Buddhists. Topics include religious persecution by the government; demonstrations by Buddhists and students; anti-Buddhist remarks by Madame Nhu (Tran Le Xuan), sister-in-law of President of South Vietnam Ngo Dinh Diem; and attacks on four pagodas by police and troops. Also included are telegrams discussing a potential coup to overthrow President Diem and an increase of United States troops in Vietnam. Of note is a special report by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) titled, "Buddhist Militants in Japanese Politics."
Extent / Physical Description
169 digital pages
Series
Series 01. Countries.
Preferred Citation
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files. Countries. Vietnam: General, August 1963: 1-20. JFKNSF-198-003. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Contributor(s)
United States. Department of State. , 09/1789 -
Media Type
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