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Diem had an arguably smooth promotion to a higher rank in the political sphere of Vietnam. With a great reputation at the top of his class, Diem showed potential in his youth. Nguyen Hu Bai felt endeared towards Diem on account of family ties, patriotism, and religious affiliations. The French rewarded Diem for shutting down Commuism resistance movements. Emperor Bao Dai received word of Diem's astounding character and further promoted him. These all resulted impressive status, a place in Bao Dai's cabinet, at only 32 years old by May 1933.

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Ignition of Diem's hatred of the Viet Minh - 1945

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Ignition of Diem's hatred of the Viet Minh - 1945

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The Viet Minh buried Kohi and his son alive after having convicted them of counterrevolutionary actions. Diem learned about this and held a grudge against the Viet Minh even more.

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Interview with an American Policymaker - 1951

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Interview with an American Policymaker - 1951

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Diem took this opportunity to participate in an interview with an American Policymaker. He confirms the American theory of monolithic communism and proves his worth to the American government.

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The fall of Dien Bien Phu signaled the end of French predominance in Indochina. At the same time, Diem was inducted as prime minister of Vietnam.

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Truce between Vietnam and French - July 20, 1954

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Truce between Vietnam and French - July 20, 1954

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A truce was signed by the Viet Minh and the French, which created a demarcation line that split up Vietnam into two. The two parts are culturally different from one another, leading to future conflicts.

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Many Christians fled from North Vietnam to South in order to escape Communism after the treaty was passed. Approximately 500 thousand Christians refugees moved, causing an unexpected influx.

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Diem refused to allow the 1956 all-Vietnam elections that were scheduled at the Geneva Convention in 1954 to take place because he did not accept the legitimacy of the Geneva Accords and Ho Chi Minh's regime.

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Diem declared that farmers could not more than 25 percent of a farmer's crops and gave farmers the right to use poor or uncultivated land. This was ineffective and did not bring much change.

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The CIP, which was maintained for two decades, have created a façade of prosperity in the cities. Rather than advancing economic self-sufficiency, it masks the flaws of Diem's government.

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Diem rigged the election to defeat Bao Dai in the elections. He used various tricks and propaganda to ruin Bao's image and gain an advantage.

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Ordinance No. 6 was issued, which removed almost all restrictions on officials combating political opponents.

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American realization of Diem's regime - Mid 1959

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American realization of Diem's regime - Mid 1959

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It was only until mid 1959 when a Congressional investigation was done and the image of the true Diem has been revealed in American Media. The horror of Diem's regime has been outwardly shown.

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Diem planned to create 80 agrovilles to relocate peasants into heavily defended villages in order prevent communist influence. However, it was met with disapproval because the peasants were forced to do labor and the villages were akin to concentration camps.

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Diem's repression regarding Viet Cong violence - 1961

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Diem's repression regarding Viet Cong violence - 1961

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Diem responded to the VC violence with repression. He pushed an unapproved bill that prohibited public meetings.

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Gathering of Communist troops at Ap Bac - January 2, 1963

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Gathering of Communist troops at Ap Bac - January 2, 1963

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The US and the ARVN have intelligence reports that alerted them about a gathering of troops before the army had engaged the South Vietnamese army.

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The Buddhist crisis turned violent and government troops attacked demonstrators with tear gas and attack dogs.

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Thich Quang Duc ignited himself in protest of Diem's regime. Thich Quang Duc's protest of the Diem's regime involved pouring gasoline over himself and lighting himself on fire on June 11 1963. He did this to show his disapproval of the reigme.

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Diem's stance towards the Buddhist immolations - Summer 1963

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Diem's stance towards the Buddhist immolations - Summer 1963

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Diem held a confrontational stance towards the Buddhist immolations. He thought that he was blameless and felt no responsibility towards being the cause of their actions.

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The US government and the ARVN generals engineer a coup to destroy the Diem regime.

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Treaty between North and South Vietnam - 1963

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Treaty between North and South Vietnam - 1963

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North and South Vietnam have agreed to a treaty while they attempt to resolve conflicts in a non-militaristic way.

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Kennedy interview hinting ARVN generals September 2, 1963

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Kennedy interview hinting ARVN generals September 2, 1963

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Kennedy attended a livestream interview with Walter Cronkite. Kennedy suggests that there should be a replacement in the "policy" and "personnel". This hints at removing officials from office and creating new laws.

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Diem and Nhu were both assassinated. While some were shaken in disgust, others were celebrating and super joyous.