| ID | 190233 |
| Title Proper | Denouncing the ‘Việt Cộng |
| Other Title Information | Tales of revolution and betrayal in the Republic of Vietnam |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tran, Nu-Anh |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Denounce the Communists Campaign (1955–c.1960) was a key moment in the conflict between the Republic of Vietnam (RVN, South Vietnam) and the Vietnamese communist movement and would eventually escalate to become the Vietnam War. The RVN launched the campaign to turn public opinion against communism and destroy the underground communist network. Building on previous scholarship, this article examines the propaganda associated with the initiative. During the campaign, state propagandists and allied intellectuals developed a historical narrative about the Anti-French Resistance (1945–54) that vilified the communists. Although highly partisan, the narrative illuminates the longer history of violence between communists and anti-communists in Vietnam. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol. 53, No.4; Dec 2022: p.686 - 708 |
| Journal Source | Journal of South East Asian Studies 2022-12 53, 4 |