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Democratic Republic of Vietnam is recognized by China and USSR.
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Vietnam is split into North and South at Geneva conference.
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South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem begins campaign against political dissidents.
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Beginning of Communist insurgency in the South.
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Weapons and men from North Vietnam began infiltrating the South.
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American aid to Diem increased.
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Number of advisers rise to 12,000
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200,000 american combat troops arrive in south Vietnam
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US troop numbers in Vietnam rise to 400,000 to 500,000 the following year.
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North Vietnamese troops invade South Vietnam and take control of the whole country after South Vietnamese President Duong Van Minh surrenders.