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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:

Chances for a stable government in South Vietnam

Date of Creation:

September 8, 1964

Date of Declassification:

December 21, 1976

Type of Document:

Special National Intelligence Estimate

Level of Classification:

SECRET

Status of Copy:

ORIGINAL

Pagination, Illustration:

20 p.

Abstract:

Chances for a stable government in South Vietnam [description of political situation as it effects Prime Minister Khanh's chances of restoring a stable govt. : suspicions between the military leadership and segments of the populace have increased; disunity within the military establishment and religious strife have produced discord among civilians; the Viet Cong are stronger; anti-American feeling is on the rise; dissatisfaction among Dai Viets; Pham Ngoc Thao's followers; and officers may lead to anti-govt. plotting; Buddhist demands have alarmed Catholics and may precipitate a new crisis]. Special National Intelligence Estimate, SNIE 53-64. Sept. 8, 1964. 9 p. Annex: Politically Influential Individuals and Principal Power Factors in South Vietnam [assessment of political support and aspirations of Gen. Nguyen Khanh, Gen. Duong Van Minh, Gen. Tran Thien Khiem, Thich Tri Quang, and Nguyen Xuan Oanh; evaluation of future role of Dalat generals; description of political activities of Dai Viets, Buddhists, Catholics, students, the VNQDD, the Viet Cong and the French]. 11 p. SECRET. Declassified Dec. 21, 1976.

Declassified Documents Reference System Location:

1978-31A