PERSONS/ENTITIES:
DON, GENERAL
CONIEN
DATES:
Oct. 24, 1963
CATEGORIES:
DIEM
OCCURRENCE:
In an entry of October 24, 1963 the Saigon's station "History of the Vietnamese Generals Coup," it is noted that CONIEN held two meetings with General DON of 24 October. DON reported he had been informed by General HARKENS that the U.S. military would not thwart any coup plans. DON said the coup plans were complete; the necessary military units were available; and that the coup would occur no later than 2 November. The second meeting DON said the coup committee refused to turn over the political plan but authorized DON to outline its substance, which he did.
SOURCE:
IG Report 1967 (CIA), p. 35
STAFF:
Dawson
FILE:
DATE:
6/27/75
PERSONS/ENTITIES:
LODGE
BUNDY
DON, GENERAL
CONIEN
DATES:
Oct. 24, 1963
CATEGORIES:
DIEM
TOP SECRET
OCCURRENCE:
In a CIA cable from Saigon (SAIG1964) from LODGE to BUNDY it was noted that: "CAS has been punctilious in carrying out my instructions. I have personally approved each meeting between GENERAL DON AND CONIEN who has carried out my orders in each instance explicitly..."
SOURCE:
IG Report 1967 (CIA) p. 35
STAFF:
DAWSON