Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with J. Lawton Collins, 1981

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Title:
Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with J. Lawton Collins, 1981
Description:
Joseph Lawton Collins, a United States Army General, was the United States Ambassador to Vietnam during early US involvement in Vietnam. Collins recalls why President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles felt that American presence was necessary in Vietnam and how it figured into the United States stance against communism. Collins also describes his arrival in Vietnam and the difficulties in dealing with Diem and Diem's lack of action. Collins confirmed that Diem's brother and sister-in-law were the real government power, that Diem lacked any administrative ability, and that the American aid Diem was receiving was crucial for the survival of that government.
Author:
Collins, J. Lawton (Joseph Lawton)
Date:
April 29, 1981
Format:
Film/Video
Location:
WGBH
Collection (local):
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Collection
Series:
WGBH > Vietnam: A Television History
Subjects:
Global Affairs
War and Conflict
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American
Vietnam--Politics and government
United States--Politics and government
United States--History--1945-
Economic assistance Vietnam
Land reform
Migration and refugees
Military assistance, American
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Vietnam (Democratic Republic)
Catholics, Asian
United States--Foreign relations--Asia
United States--Foreign relations--1945-1989
Military assistance
Coups d'etat
France--Colonies--Asia
Indochina War, 1946-1954
Organized crime
Diplomats--United States
Vietnam History 1945-1975
Vietnam (Republic)
Extent:
00:46:47
Link to Item:
https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-15-n872v2cp6z
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Publisher:
WGBH Educational Foundation