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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-201-014
This file contains Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) telegrams and memoranda regarding South Vietnam and the aftermath of a coup d’etat ousting President Ngo Dinh Diem. Topics include inquiry into the deaths of President Diem and Ngo Dinh Nhu, the President's brother and chief advisor; dissension among the leaders of the coup in forming a provisional government; and international reaction to the coup. Also included is a CIA memorandum titled, "Cast of Characters in South Vietnam," providing brief biographies of civilian and military officials, as well as political figures outside the government.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-201-010
This file contains Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) telegrams and memoranda regarding South Vietnam and a coup d’etat to oust President Ngo Dinh Diem, and the deaths of President Diem and Ngo Dinh Nhu, the President's brother and chief advisor.