Original Repository: Michigan State University Archives & Historical CollectionsVietnam Project. Records. (UA 2.9.5.5) Box 680, Folder 7

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Physical Location: Box 680, Folder 7; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections,

Existence: 11 November 11 1960
Existence: Majority of material found within 11 November 11 1960

General Note: Ralph Turner writes an account of the attempted revolution that occurred in Saigon from November 11 - 13, 1960. He recounts some of the officials' early evening activities, then being woken in the night by gunfire and explosions. After seeing a procession of military vehicles, Turner realizes a coup is in progress. He then tells of the next few days' interactions with troops, finding American personnel, sending reports home, rebel takeover of communication, and then the return of loyal government troops and the retaking of the city.

Perma Link: https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-142B-116-UA2-9-5-5_004042

Citation: Administration, PAD, Deputy Chief Advisor, Revolution Report, Ralph Turner, November 11-13 1960, 6-20-142B-116-UA2-9-5-5_004042. 11 November 11 1960, Box 680, Folder 7; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, Vietnam Project, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-142B-116-UA2-9-5-5_004042, Accessed 29 Jan 2026.

Pub Credit Line: 6-20-142B-116-UA2-9-5-5_004042, Vietnam Project, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive