LETTER TO NGUYEN VAN THIEU FROM RICHARD NIXON

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-241-7-4-2
• Release Decision: RIFLIM
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: July 16, 2010
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: April 5, 1972
• Content Type: LETTER

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April 5, 1972
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I want you to know that in this moment of great trial for
the Vietnamese people, you have my fullest support as
President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief
of our armed forces.
Hanoi's invasion across the provisional demarcation line
of 1954 is a flagrant and outrageous violation of both the
Geneva Accords of 1954 and the 1968 understandings which
led to the cessation of bombardments and all other acts
involving the use of force by the United States against
North Vietnam.
You can be sure that the United States stands fully behind
the heroic efforts of your people in the defense of their
homeland. I can assure you that in the days and weeks
ahead we will not hesitate to take whatever added military
steps are necessary to support the intense and valiant
struggle in which your country is now engaged. We cannot
allow Hanoi's intensified and blatant aggression to go
unpuni shed.
Allow me to take this opportunity to express my continuing
and profound admiration for the leadership you are providing
your people in these moments of difficulty and the bravery
they have shown in resisting Hanoi's attacks. I am
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confident that with our assistance you will succeed in over-
coming the present threat posed by Hanoi's forces to your
people and that ultimately we will achieve our mutual goal
of a just and lasting peace.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
Nguyen Van Thieu
President of the Republic
of Vietnam
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