Ngo Dinh Diem

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This paper looks in detail at the events during the life of Ngo Dinh Diem, his era of governance, and the events that took place in the aftermath of his assassination. The paper looks at the political situation surrounding Dinh Diem's ascent to power and how his reign impacted the country and the region.

Introduction
The Life and Times of Ngo Dinh Diem
The Corrupt and Authoritarian Regime
Downfall, Assassination and the Aftermath
Conclusion

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"At a time when communism was rising and regarded to be a threat by many western nations including the United States of America, Ngo Dinh Diem, portrayed him to be a vociferous opponent of communism. He worked for the administration of Emperor Bao Dai until the year 1933. During the Second World War and its aftermath, he continued to oppose the French occupation and also the National Independence Movement that was initiated by the communists. In the year 1945, he turned down an offer to work under the post war government that was briefly installed. While the confrontation lasted involving French troops and independent forces Ngo Dinh Diem spent a number of years in exile, which was quite influential in laying the buildings blocks to his political career. It was during those times that he occupied himself in a massive contact building exercise and eventually managed to gain the much needed support and approval of the United States of America. (Diem, Ngo Diem)"

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