</s>176-10036-10113 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 JFK ASSASSINTATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY : NARA RECORD NUMBER : 176-10035-101113 RECORD SERIES : National Security Files AGENCY FILE NUMBER: AGENCY FILE NUMBER #: National Security File ORIGINATOR : CIA FROM : TO : TITLE : CIA Information Telegram DATE : 7/12/1963 PAGES : 4 SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE : CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 9/10/2000 OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : National Securty Files, Box 198: Vietnam, 7/1/1963-7/20/63. Box 2

Summary: The document is a CIA information telegram dated July 12, 1963, discussing South Vietnamese political developments and coup planning. It references General Duong Van Minh (Nhu) and his interactions with military officials regarding a potential coup against the Diem government. The text includes fragmented discussions about securing support from generals, addressing internal power struggles, and coordinating military actions. Mentions of "Jarr Valgor" and Buddhist unrest are noted as factors influencing the coup plans. The document also references logistical preparations, including escape routes for key figures and coordination with U.S. diplomatic personnel.  

Key People: General Duong Van Minh (Nhu), Brigadier General Van Ton Diner, Colonel Huy Nguyen Van L.A., Ambassador Lodge, Brigadier General Pham Xian Xuan.  

Key Locations: South Vietnam, Washington, D.C. (U.S. embassy context).  

Key Events: Planning for a coup against the Diem government, coordination of military actions, discussions on Buddhist unrest and its impact on political stability.  

Key Organizations: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), U.S. Embassy in South Vietnam, Vietnamese military units (III Corps, NIV).

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