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November 3, 1963

Diem Overthrown

South Vietnam's President Diem is overthrown in a military coup. Thecoup takes place with the tacit approval of the United States. Diem waskilled during the coup, despite assurances that he would not be. The UnitedStates had hoped that by overthrowing the unpopular Diem it could strengthenthe opposition to the communist Viet Cong.


 

 

 

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