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1108: Vietnam’s “Burning Monk” Protest

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The Fall of a Regime: Diem's Last Days

This chapter details the tumultuous events surrounding President Diem's regime in South Vietnam as it faces a military coup triggered by his unpopular policies. It highlights Diem's tragic assassination and the ensuing chaos that paves the way for deeper American involvement in Vietnam.

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