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First Indochina War
Vietnamese civilians were frustrated with the political and social rule that the French implemented. The French were also referered to tryants. Information on the Indochina War -
Ngo Dinh Diem meets with The U.S.
Ngo Dinh Diem was the leader of the south and highly against communism. The United States supported him despite his coruption because they did not want the communist north to win in the Vietnam War. They met with him here in the beginning of the war. Vietnam War Overview -
The United States Join Vietnam War
The northern part of Vietnam was communist while the southern part was being supported by the United States to prevent communisum.
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Battle at Ia Drang
The North Vietnam ambushed the Americans at a landing zone. They destroyed the American forces making them have to abandon the area. The U.S. declares this battle a victory as they killed 1,800 northern soldiers.
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South Vietnam surrenders to the communist North
This was a newspaper article talking about how they began evacuating Americans and refuges in Vietnam as they have ended support of anti communism. Vietnam War Newspaper Article -
Fall of Saigon
North Vietnam takes Saigon after the South surrender. They rename the city to Ho Chi Minh, which was the revolutionary leader when he died. Fall of Siagon Article -
Standard of Living in Vietnam
The standard living in Vietnam had got so terrible that it was in worse condition during the war. Although Vietnam began reform in 1989 it was terrible conditions throughout most of the 90's. Contemporary Vietnam -
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Reform of Vietnam
Vietnam is starting to revloutionize. The countryside now has fresh water. Transport and communications are also improving throughout all of Vietnam.
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