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Vietnam’s “Burning Monk” Protest

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This chapter explores the dramatic self-immolation of a Buddhist monk in Saigon on June 11, 1963, as a powerful protest against the oppressive regime in South Vietnam. It highlights how this tragic event shifted political dynamics and influenced global perceptions of the Vietnam War.

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