Which crisis damaged Ngô Đình Diệm's relations with the United States?
Jade Crisis
Silk Crisis
Buddhist Crisis
Lotus Crisis
Answer
The Buddhist Crisis damaged Ngô Đình Diệm's relations with the United States. The crisis began when the government of Ngô Đình Diệm began to repress the Buddhist community in South Vietnam. This repression took many forms, including banning the public display of the Buddhist flag, arresting Buddhist monks and nuns, and burning Buddhist temples.
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