With his top advisers sharply divided in October 1963 between those who continued to support Diem and those who advocated his removal, Kennedy
A. unequivocally backed those who sought Diem's removal from power.
B. pursued a truly even-handed compromise policy.
C. followed a compromise policy that ensured support for a coup against Diem.
D. sided strongly with Diem supporters such as General Paul Harkins.
E. ignored Vietnam in disgust.
Answer: C
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