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Title:
Character traits of Prime Minister Ky and their effect on his actions as regards the presidential campaign
Date of Creation:
August 16, 1967
Date of Declassification:
September 20, 1979
Type of Document:
Intelligence information cable
Level of Classification:
NOT GIVEN
Status of Copy:
SANITIZED
Pagination, Illustration:
6 p.
Abstract:
Character traits of Prime Minister Ky and their effect on his actions as regards the presidential campaign [Ky is annoyed by the emphasis placed by the US on the "American" nature of Vietnam's problems; Ky lacks respect for all other candidates except Huong
and did not participate in the candidates'
press conference; he objects to Pres.
Johnson's "warning" to the Thieu-Ky govt. to
conduct a fair election; Ky cannot be pushed
into decisions and reacts poorly to pressure
for decisionmaking; Ky has only taken those
measures legally required to ensure a fair
election]. Intelligence Information Cable,
TDCS DB-315/03258-67. Aug. 16, 1967. 6 p.
Security classification not given. SANITIZED
copy. Released Sept. 20, 1979. Johnson
Library, NSF, Countries, Vietnam, CIA
Intelligence Information Cables, July 27-Aug.
31, 1967.
Declassified Documents Reference System Location:
1980-27A