11 November 1960CoupPham Van Dong
Leads a failed attempt by paratroopers to besiege the Palace of President Diem
Historical records for Vietnam in 1960, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Leads a failed attempt by paratroopers to besiege the Palace of President Diem
Becomes a leading figure associated with the National Liberation Front
Expands counterinsurgency efforts after the creation of the National Liberation Front
Creates a broad front to overthrow President Diem
A paratroop revolt is quashed after Diem stalled for negotiations to buy time for loyalists to put down the coup attempt
Supports logistical expansion through Laos and Cambodia
Appointed Major General and assigned to Inter-Arms Chief of Staff
Creates a broad front to overthrow President Diem. Announces the creation of the National Liberation Front in South Vietnam
Promotes a strategy of armed struggle in South Vietnam
Backs the communist struggle in South Vietnam as the war widens
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