What happened in Vietnam shortly before the assassination of John F. Kennedy in November 1963?
A) a withdrawal of U.S. forces in South Vietnam
B) a Kennedy-supported military coup resulting in Ngo Dinh Diem's murder
C) an attempt by Ngo Dinh Diem to negotiate with Ho Chi Minh
D) a decision by the Kennedy administration to turn to diplomacy in Vietnam

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Shortly before John F. Kennedy's assassination in November 1963, there was a military coup in South Vietnam that resulted in the murder of President Ngo Dinh Diem. This coup had the tacit support of the Kennedy administration, which had become disillusioned with Diem's ability to unify Vietnam and defeat the communist insurgency.

What Happened in Vietnam Shortly Before the Assassination of John