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Diem graduates at the top of his class and begins his career in the government. His influence in his position quickly increases despite his "lowly rank".

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Diem Gains Control of the Most Significant Ministry Under Bao Dai's Government (May 1933)

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Diem Gains Control of the Most Significant Ministry Under Bao Dai's Government (May 1933)

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At 32 years old, Diem is appointed the leader of the "most important ministry" under Bao Dai's government. This, however, quickly backfires as each of Diem's suggestions are rejected by the French. This causes him to resign.

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Tensions With Ho Chi Minh Begin (September 1945)

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Tensions With Ho Chi Minh Begin (September 1945)

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Diem's brother and nephew are killed by Viet Minh. Diem now has a personal opposition against not only Ho's ideas but his authority as a whole. In February 1946, Ho seeks to gain Diem's support to which Diem quickly refuses.

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Diem Moves to South Vietnam (November 1946) 

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Diem Moves to South Vietnam (November 1946) 

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Diem moved to Southern Vietnam (more specifically, Saigon) to live with his brother as the French re-occupied the remaining portions of the country.

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Diem joins Nguyen Ton Ho to form the Vietnam National Alliance (1946)

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Diem joins Nguyen Ton Ho to form the Vietnam National Alliance (1946)

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In partnership with another Catholic politician, Diem helps to organize the Vietnam National Alliance. This alliance would seek to create a stable political relationship between the French colonists and Vietnamese forces. However, this organization did not succeed and "Diem washed his hands of the entire business" and went back to live with his brother.

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Diem is Appointed Premier/Prime Minister of Southern Vietnam (1954)

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Diem is Appointed Premier/Prime Minister of Southern Vietnam (1954)

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The United States appoints Diem as the premier of Southern Vietnam due to his firm beliefs in anti-communism and anti-colonialism. His practice of Catholicism was an additional factor that made Diem particularly appealing to the U.S. forces that were now involved in the situation.

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Diem and Washington Receive a "Favorable Outcome" at the Geneva Conference (July 20, 1954)

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Diem and Washington Receive a "Favorable Outcome" at the Geneva Conference (July 20, 1954)

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Diem and his American allies are pleased by the agreement that was made at the Geneva Conference of 1954. This conference would result in the division of Vietnam into two separate regions (North and South). It would also state that elections were to be held in both regions to determine the political route that the nation was to follow.

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Massive Rise in Migration from North to South Vietnam (August 1954)

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Massive Rise in Migration from North to South Vietnam (August 1954)

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After the establishment of the Geneva Accords, Diem expects approximately 10,000 Northerners to move to the Southern region of Vietnam. He is quickly proved wrong as 200,000 Northern Vietnamese individuals move to the Southern region. This group of individuals was predominantly made up of Catholic practitioners who were attracted by the "allure of the free world.

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A New Attempt is Made by the U.S. and Diem to Convince More Individuals to Migrate South (1955)

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A New Attempt is Made by the U.S. and Diem to Convince More Individuals to Migrate South (1955)

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In order to increase the support directed towards their anti-communist cause, Diem and the United States CIA launch a "psywar" of extreme propaganda. This included rumors of civilians in North Vietnam being raped, their homes being pillaged, and their religious beliefs being ridiculed. The CIA also made an effort to convince the people of the North that after a certain amount of people had made their way to the South, the U.S, would liberate North Vietnam by means of nuclear warfare.

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Diem runs in an election against Bao Dai and goes to great lengths to ensure his victory. He spreads propaganda that is designed to tarnish Bao Dai's career.

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Diem Takes Action Against Tennant Exploitation (January 1955)

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Diem Takes Action Against Tennant Exploitation (January 1955)

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Landlords could no longer collect more than 25% of farmer's crops as a result of the changes Diem made to certain policies.

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Diem established the Commercial Import Program, making it possible for the United States to provide money to South Vietnam. This money was mainly placed towards the military and urban cities.

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Diem Doesn't Hold Elections Organized in the Geneva Conference of 1954. (1956)

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Diem Doesn't Hold Elections Organized in the Geneva Conference of 1954. (1956)

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Diem makes the claim that he did not agree with the outcome of the Geneva Conference and refuses to hold any elections.

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South Vietnam Holds Elections for National Assembly (August 1959)

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South Vietnam Holds Elections for National Assembly (August 1959)

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South Vietnam holds elections for the National Assembly but Diem's policies prompt voter suppression.

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Eighteen South Vietnamese Politicians Gather as a Result of the Clear Rigging of the Election (April 26, 1960)

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Eighteen South Vietnamese Politicians Gather as a Result of the Clear Rigging of the Election (April 26, 1960)

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On April 26, 1960, 18 South Vietnamese politicians release a letter describing their views on the Diem Regime and its clear involvement in the rigging of the election.

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In 1961, Diem created Agrovilles which were towns where peasants could live, free from any influence of the Viet Cong. This action was strongly disliked by the people of South Vietnam because the towns were not as well-established as had been promised by Diem. Peasants were also forced to build these towns and abandon their ancestral homes.

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Buddhist Monks Protest and are met With Violence From the Military (June 3, 1963)

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Buddhist Monks Protest and are met With Violence From the Military (June 3, 1963)

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Due to Diem's clear bias towards the Catholic population of South Vietnam, the Buddhist population (making up 80-90% of the nation's people) held protests in an attempt to combat this. Diem responded to these protests by sending the military to violently put them to an end on June 3rd.

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Tich Quang Duc Burns Himself Alive as a Form of Protest Against the Diem Regime (June 10, 1963)

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Tich Quang Duc Burns Himself Alive as a Form of Protest Against the Diem Regime (June 10, 1963)

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Tich Quang Duc, a 73 year old Buddhist monk, sets himself on fire in one of the busiest streets in South Vietnam. He does this to protest the lack of support from the Diem Regime for the Buddhist community.

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The US and Most of South Vietnam Withdraw Their Support of the Diem Regime (June 1963)

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The US and Most of South Vietnam Withdraw Their Support of the Diem Regime (June 1963)

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Madame Nhu makes a horribly insensitive comment when asked about the death of Tich Quang Duc, causing the US and the majority of Vietnam to withdraw their support for the Diem Regime.

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President John F Kennedy Reveals his Support for a Change in Leadership in South Vietnam (November 2,1963)

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President John F Kennedy Reveals his Support for a Change in Leadership in South Vietnam (November 2,1963)

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During an interview with CBS, President Kennedy responds in an interview, making the implication that in order to succeed in the defeat of communism, South Vietnam needs a change of leadership.

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The US and ARVN establish a Coup (November 2, 1963)

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The US and ARVN establish a Coup (November 2, 1963)

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The US and ARVN successfully carry out the unfolding of a Coup. It was able to achieve its goal in under a day while also containing violence to the city of Saigon and no further.

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On November 2nd, 1963, Diem is assassinated in St. Francis Xavier Church roughly around 11 o'clock AM.