I never staged a coup. They picked me up. Like I say, they forced me to become premier, maybe hoping that by that way, they send me to the electric chair. Nguyen Cao Ky chaircoupelectric Change image and share on social
Through leadership of the fight against French colonialism, Ho Chi Minh had made a name for himself in the international political arena. Nguyen Cao Ky arenachicolonialism Change image and share on social
From its inception, South Vietnam was only considered to be an outpost in the war against communism. Nguyen Cao Ky communismconsiderinception Change image and share on social
After Watergate, America was a ship without a rudder. Vietnam was left to its own devices, drifting along towards its fate. Nguyen Cao Ky americadevicedrift Change image and share on social
Americans are big boys. You can talk them into almost anything. Just sit with them for half an hour over a bottle of whiskey and be a nice guy. Nguyen Cao Ky americanbigbottle Change image and share on social
By fighting a limited, defensive war, America permitted the enemy to endlessly re-supply their field armies. Nguyen Cao Ky americaarmydefensive Change image and share on social
South Vietnam had to be built from scratch and, from the very beginning, depended far too much on the Western superpowers. As in the case of a person on public welfare, this dependency, which became greater with each day, was quite difficult to shake. Nguyen Cao Ky beginbuildcase share on social
By the mid-sixties, the United States had poured more than half a million troops into South Vietnam. Nguyen Cao Ky halfmidmillion Change image and share on social
If Americans knew how to deal with other people, they could bring peace to the world. Alas, they have not learned enough yet. The true American feels that he is 100 percent welcome anywhere he goes. Nguyen Cao Ky alaamericanbring Change image and share on social
If the war has faded into history, democracy's defeat in Vietnam has left deep marks in the consciousness of both nations. Nguyen Cao Ky consciousnessdeepdefeat Change image and share on social
