Here is an article about the formation of Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha,
a different point of view from the angry losers of "South" Vietnam.
(*proving* the U.S. war killing millions of people was for no good reason)

Note the *all-important*:
"outside influences and resistance by those who were incited by
ill-intentioned people from outside the country"

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11/19/2003 - Human Rights...Freedom of Religion

Ha Noi, Nov. 19 (VNA) - "Given our past achievements, we hope that Viet
Nam's Buddhism will expand and contribute more to the nation with every
passing day," said the Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, Editor of the
Buddhist newspaper Giac Ngo (Enlightment).

The monk wrote an article for his newspaper on the occasion of 22nd
founding anniversary of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha. It follows below:

"November 7, 1981 marked the founding of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha, a
congregation formed out of the long-cherished wish of Buddhist monks, nuns
and followers from nine Buddhist sects nationwide.