Word: khiem
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...portrayed himself incensed by De Gaulle's meddling in Viet Nam, pleaded with the junta last week to sever diplomatic relations with France. When he was turned down, Khanh at once won pledges of support from several key officers who shared his views, notably General Tran Thien Khiem, commanding the 3rd Corps troops around Saigon. Four of Khiem's battalions had been readied for a strike against the Viet Cong, were used instead against Minh & Co. Nine hours after Minh had refused Khanh's request to break with France, he was under arrest...