New Saigon Regime: Civilian Premier Rules South Vietnam
New Saigon Regime: Civilian Premier Rules South Vietnam
Two weeks of rioting and demonstrations in Saigon have brought about another shift in the regime of South Vietnam. Premier Khanh is forced to resign as President a week after assuming that office and dictatorial powers. Dr. Nguyen Oanh, who was educated at Harvard, is assuming the office to head a civilian rule reporting to a military triumvirate. Internal strife again threatens South Vietnam in her war to the death with the Communist rebels. Crowded Saigon street, people everywhere. Students walking and on bikes. Students carrying a flag. Students protesting and there's a crowd of people, citizens just holding back and watching. Buddhist priest walking in protest carrying a picture of a slain young girl. Saigon troops called in to keep the order. Dr. Nguyen Oanh, part of a civilian regime reporting to a military triumvirate. Camera panning - Dr. Nguyen Oanh and his appointed civilian regime.