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At this hour, Diem and Nhu are still alive

The Diem government of South Vietnam is under attack . . . by its own military! They’re sick of Diem and his brother Nhu, who’ve been raiding villages, burning Buddhist pagodas, and blaming American troops. Diem has been America’s friend . . . until now. The President is talking with advisors. Should America send Marines? Without Diem, who will hold back the Communists in the North?

At this hour, Diem and Nhu are still alive

1963

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