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Learn more about the project: Lam, Vinh-The, and Darryl Friesen. "A Web-based Database of CIA Declassified Documents on the Vietnam War." Online 28, no. 4 (2004): 31-35.

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Title:

Major General Tran Van Don details the present situation in South Vietnam

Date of Creation:

August 24, 1963

Date of Declassification:

April 12, 1976

Type of Document:

Information report

Level of Classification:

NOT GIVEN

Status of Copy:

SANITIZED

Pagination, Illustration:

14 p.

Abstract:

Major General Tran Van Don details the present situation in South Vietnam; the plan to establish martial law; and his views on South Vietnam's future (it is impossible to be rid of the Nhus. Diem makes decisions, but he relies heavily on Nhu as an advisor; army morale is deteriorating; Buddhists seem to hold sway over the people; army was given orders to attack the Buddhist pagoda at Xa Loi). Information Report, TDCS DB-3/656,252. Aug. 24, 1963. 14 p. Security classification not given. SANITIZED copy. Released Apr. 12, 1976.

Declassified Documents Reference System Location:

1977-93C

Link to Full Text:

http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2120211041