However, after Lodge died in 1985, his aide, Colonel Mike Dunn said that Lodge and Diệm spoke for the last time around 07:00 on 2 November moments after Diệm surrendered.
Namun, setelah Lodge wafat pada 1985, ajudannya, Kolonel Mike Dunn berkata bahwa Lodge dan Diệm berbincang untuk terakhir kalinya sekitar pukul 07:00 pada 2 November setelah Diệm menyerah.