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Yalta Agreement
Yalta Agreement signed by Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill in part an for disposing of the Far Eastern question. -
N.A.T.O.
NATO is formed. -
American Military Assistance Command is Formed
American Military Assistance Command (AMAC) formed in South Vietnam. U.S. military advisors in South Vietnam increase to 12,000 by the end of the year. -
Battle Plan
Nixon announces U.S. decision to enter Cambodia to attack North Vietnamese military sanctuaries across the Cambodian border. -
Presidential Visit
President Nixon visits China. -
Negotiation of Nuclear Problem
President Carter visits North Korea to negotiate a settlement to the Nuclear problem. -
Taiwanese President Lee Teng-Hui Visits His Alma Mater
The U.S. announces the decision to allow Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui to make a private visit to Cornell (his alma mater) in June. -
Diplomatic Recognition in Vietnam
United States extends full diplomatic recognition to Vietnam. -
"Inappropriate" Nuclear Exports
In testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee, CIA Director John Deutch confirms that China is continuing to export "inappropriate" nuclear technology and missiles to Pakistan, -
Battle Group Dispatch
U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher announces the dispatch of a battle group led by the U.S.S. Independence to the area near Taiwan.
