Journalists attend a briefing by military officers in Saigon ca. 1963. The regular briefings became known derisively as the "Five O'Clock Follies," by those who believed the official information released there was inaccurate and misleading. At center, foreground, is Seymour Topping of the New York Times. Immediately behind him at right (no glasses) is Malcolm Browne of the Associated Press. (AP Photo)