President Diem also liked the idea of Strategic Hamlets.

The death of civilians in a coup against President Diem at the end of 1960 started to change how Vietnam was viewed by the media.

Thien believed that without the leadership of President Diem, South Vietnam would be doomed and this conviction remained with him following the 1963 coup d'état.

President Diem was overthrown and executed, along with his brother, on 2 November 1963.

Disgruntled senior Vietnamese officers sought to enmesh him in their cabals against President Diem.

And a follower of President Diem.

I would be glad," Christopher said, "if you could tell me ; about President Diem.

The shocking image was captured in a famous photograph that, as it was reproduced around the world, brought pressure on foreign governments to distance themselves from President Diem.

He was a junior adviser in the US Military Mission in the days of President Diem.

President Diem is overthrown.