1963 Press Photo Vietnam War - Brigadier General Ton That Dinh, Saigon

Vietnam War - Brigadier General Ton That Dinh, military governor of Saigon, Viet Nam since martial law was imposed August 20, tells a news conference there today that martial law will be lifted as soon as the Buddhist crisis is over. He said this would demand the cooperation of the foreign press and implied he wanted an end to news stories critical of the regime of President Diem. Major General Ton That Dinh, who planned and instigated the overthrow of President Ngo Dinh Diem, said Monday that he had had respect for Diem, but finally became disgusted with the regime. He said he decided on the coup "the day after the national elections" a month ago when it became clear to him that Diem would not effect the reforms needed to win back his lost popular support.

Photo is dated 1963.

Photo measures 6.75 x 10.25 inches.