Mecklin generated more disquiet by advocating the use of American combat troops to unseat the Diem regime and win the war.

Later, and conveniently, it was also the predominant religion of the Diem regime.

For nine years the US supported the corrupt Diem regime, and did everything in their power to keep Communism at bay.

The report set out three alternative policies: reconciliation with the Diem regime, "selective pressures" and active promotion of a coup.

This clandestine organization initially focused on political organization and propaganda, and came under heavy pressure by the Diem regime.

The investigation went on to exonerate the Diem regime of the most serious allegations of using poison or mustard gas.

It was a scathing indictment of the Diem regime.

Once the US government realized the truth about who was behind the raids, they reacted with disapproval towards the Diem regime.

The incident provoked reactions from both the Buddhists and the Diem regime.

He served a brief jail term in 1962 for activities opposing the Diem regime.