<P> Madame Nhu, who was in the United States at the time, denounced the coup and angrily accused the Americans of orchestrating it . When asked about whether the US was involved, she replied "definitely", elaborating that "no coup can erupt without American incitement and backing" and declaring that she would not seek asylum "in a country whose government stabbed me in the back". She said "I believe all the devils of hell are against us" and that "whoever has the Americans as allies does not need enemies". </P> <P> The United States publicly disclaimed responsibility or involvement in the coup . Many, including Harriman, General Maxwell Taylor, and Assistant Secretary of State Roger Hilsman, denied involvement, although Hilsman admitted that American disapproval of Diem's policies would have encouraged the generals . Privately, the White House was elated by the coup, as it had been relatively bloodless . The White House fostered the impression that the coup was purely Vietnamese and claimed to have no knowledge of it . A year later, Trueheart was quoted that the United States had been aware of the generals' actions . </P> <P> Even before the start of the coup, the generals had been in contact with civilian opposition figures and more moderate members of Diệm's regime . Once the coup was confirmed to be finished, negotiations by the generals and dissidents began . All of Diệm's ministers were forced to resign, and no further reprisals were taken . Diệm's Vice President Nguyễn Ngọc Thơ had discussions with Minh over the interim government . The Americans also pressured the generals to give Thơ a prominent role so as to give the impression of civilian rule . They promised to resume the Commercial Import Program, their main aid initiative to South Vietnam, which had been suspended due to relations with Diệm . </P> <P> The Military Revolutionary Council as it called itself, dissolved Diệm's rubber stamp National Assembly and the constitution of 1956 . They vowed support for free elections, unhindered political opposition, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and an end to discrimination, and that the purpose of the coup was to bolster the fight against the Vietcong . They condemned the recent legislative elections as "dishonest and fraudulent", imposed martial law, announced a curfew and ordered the release of political prisoners jailed by Diệm . The MRC announced that a new constitution would be written . In the interim, an appointed body known as the "Council of Notables" replaced the legislature in an advisory capacity . </P>

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