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Claim Text: In April 1965, the U.S. ambassador in Jakarta wrote to Johnson that Washington should give the army and other anti-Sukarno forces “the most favorable conditions for confrontation”
Simplified Text: In April 1965, the US ambassador to Jakarta advised Johnson to support the Indonesian army.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: U.S. ambassador in Jakarta
UUID: 00156bdf-0afb-479a-961e-bab160fbbcd5
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM (8 months ago)

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