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Removal of Prince Sihanouk
Prince Norodom Sihanouk was the neutralist leader in Cambodia. He was overthrown on March 18 by the pro-US prime mi nister Lon Nol who was anti-communist. -
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Cambodian Incursion
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The Invasion Begins
Nixon authorizes the Cambodian Incursion. The word "invasion" seemed to strong a word. The incursion was meant to reinforce that the US would not retreat. The Joint Cheifs of Staff promised victory. -
Anti-War Protests
Student and nonstudent protestors at Kent State University began intolerable and sometimes voilent rallies. They were against the Cambodian incursion which they believed was a widening of the war. -
Kent State Tradegy
National Guardsmen fired at antiwar protestors at Kent State University. Four students were killed and several others were wounded. -
Withdrawal
American forces leave Cambodia. This created a void that forced the South Vietnamese and Cambodian armies to fill.
