Deim’s regime

In 1955, the USA supported Diem in establishing the Republic of South Vietnam due to his anti-Communist stance. However, Diem's regime was unpopular, treating peasants poorly, disrespecting Buddhists, and engaging in corruption by appointing family and supporters to power and refusing elections. Despite this, the USA provided around $1.6 billion in support during the 1950s. Diem was overthrown by his own military leaders in November 1963.