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What was the primary reason behind the 1964 coup against Minh?

  • Economic failure

  • Military failure

  • Nguyễn Khánh not getting his desired post

  • Minh's authoritarian rule

Answer

The primary reason behind the 1964 coup against Minh was that General Nguyễn Khánh, a key military figure in the junta that had originally backed Minh, was dissatisfied with the allocation of power within the government and sought a more prominent role for himself.
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