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The French colonial rule begins over Vietnam
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France begins to implement a colonial system over Vietnam which includes Tonkin, Annam, Cochin China and Cambodia.
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A nationalist of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh was trained as a Communist International in the Soviet Union.
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Ho Chhi Minh creates the Indochinese Communist Party or also known as ICP.
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World War II begins
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On this date during World War 2 Germany takes control of France.
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Japan enters Vietnam with no French resistance to stop them.
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In response to the Japanese invasion, Minh began to establish the League of Independence of Vietnam or known as Viet Minh. This was formed with the help of other communists members to help free Vietnam of both French and Japanese holds.
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The Japanese carryout an attack on France forces occupying Indochina and declare Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia as independent nations.
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Japan is defeated by the Allies in World War II. This left a power shortage in this area. With France now under Allie support and beginning to rebuild, makes steps at reconnecting with this part of the world.
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With France trying to re-establish themselves in Indochina, Minh states that North Vietnam shall be independent. While doing this he gave a document of independence compared to that of the United States in order to get assistance from them.
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Minh rejects a French proposal allowing Vietnam to have a limited self government instead of a solely independent government.
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President Truman states in an address to Congress that any country who is threatened by communism shall receive assistance from the United States.
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The Soviet Union drop their first atom bomb in a remote area during the Cold War. Preparing the United States for potential threats especially with their relation to Vietnam.
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The United States realizing the threat of the communist countries declares war.
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History.com Editors. “Vietnam War Timeline.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 13 Sept. 2017, www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/vietnam-war-timeline.
“Vietnam Profile - Timeline.” BBC News, BBC, 22 Apr. 2018, www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-16568035.
“Vietnam.” Ducksters Educational Site, www.ducksters.com/geography/country/vietnam_history_timeline.php.
