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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:

September 9, 1968

Date of Declassification:

June 25, 1990

Type of Document:

Weekly report

Level of Classification:

SECRET

Status of Copy:

SANITIZED

Pagination, Illustration:

22 p., 1 map

Abstract:

Political situation: Moves to improve the popular image of government; Ky back in circulation; Further crackdown on press; "Big" Minh; Plans for improving foreign services. Revolutionary development: Special features of Tay Ninh; Overtures to and pressures on the Cao Dai; The military situation in Tay Ninh; Popular reaction to Communist attacks; Declining morale causes increased desertions. Economic situation: Mobilization problems; Prices; Currency and gold. Annex: Weekly retail prices in Saigon; Saigon free market gold and currency prices.

Declassified Documents Reference System Location:

1990-003028

Link to Full Text:

http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=0410587008