Declassified CIA documents on the Vietnam War - University Library

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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:

Situation in South Vietnam

Date of Creation:

July 8, 1964

Date of Declassification:

March 17, 1977

Type of Document:

Weekly report

Level of Classification:

SECRET

Status of Copy:

ORIGINAL

Pagination, Illustration:

19 p., 1 map

Abstract:

The Situation in South Vietnam [political situation: Khanh continues to have confrontations with political leaders; Khanh has sought Minh's help in consolidating army support, and Khanh has had differences with Gen. Khiem over his activities on behalf of the Catholics. Military situation: Viet Cong activities continue to decline; ARVN casualties and weapons loss are high; pacification program is disrupting VC administration and logistics but has had no effect on infiltration capabilities; details of military activities and progress on pacification of critical provinces. Third country developments: Cambodia has received a UNSC team to investigate the Cambodia-Vietnam border issue; the People's Republic of China suggests that a US attack on North Vietnam risks countermoves by China]. Directorate of Intelligence, Intelligence and Reporting Subcommittee of the Interagency Vietnam Coordinating Committee Weekly Report, OCI No. 1284/64. July 8, 1964. 19 p., map, tables. SECRET/NO FOREIGN DISSEM/BACKGROUND USE ONLY. Declassified Mar. 17, 1977.

Declassified Documents Reference System Location:

1978-230B