In the years that followed, Eisenhower increased the number of U.S. military advisors in South Vietnam to 900 men. This was due to North Vietnam's support of "uprisings" in the south and concern the nation would fall. In May 1957 Diem, then President of South Vietnam, made a state visit to the United States for ten days. President Eisenhower pledged his continued support, and a parade was held in Diem's honor in New York City. Although Diem was publicly praised, in private Secretary of State John Foster Dulles conceded that Diem had been selected because there were no better alternatives. COUNT 5
QSN1 How many days did the President of South Vietnam visit the US for in 1957? ANS1 ten QSN2 Where was a parade held for the President of South Vietnam? ANS2 New York City QSN3 How many soldiers did Eisenhower ultimately send to Vietnam? ANS3 900 QSN4 Who was Secretary of State in 1957? ANS4 John Foster Dulles QSN5 According to Dulles, why was Diem made president of Vietnam? ANS5 there were no better alternatives