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This essay was written for the Cold War World Mid-Term 0 while I was in 11th grade at Winchester Thurston School for American History with Dr. Michael Naragon.

Carlos Macasaet
April 10, 2000
Mid-Term Essay 5

From the time the United States secured his position as the political leader of South Vietnam, in 1955, Ngo Dinh Diem never commanded much support. �As he continued to his popularity declined while simultaneously popularity for the National Liberation Front (NLF) increased.� There are several explanations for this.
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This essay was written for the Cold War World Mid-Term 0 while I was in 11th grade at Winchester Thurston School for American History with Dr. Michael Naragon.

Carlos Macasaet
April 10, 2000
Mid-Term Essay 2

“America ignored the Geneva Accords and propped up the government of Ngo Dinh Diem in order to promote democracy and to oppose tyranny.” Ironically, American efforts actually worked in opposing directions.�� This is a very true statement.� America wanted to prevent the spread of communism by ensuring that Ho Chi Minh did not extend communism to all of Vietnam.� To do this, America sought to establish a stable non-communist government based on popular support in South Vietnam.�
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