sentences:  Bui Diệm, the future South Vietnamese Ambassador to the US, reflected years later that many people knew of the coup and the lack of action on the part of American officials was a sure indication of encouragement for Khánh.During the pre-dawn coup and throughout the day, there was little reaction by the public who went about their daily life as though nothing had happened.Many appeared unaware that a coup had occurred while they were still sleeping.