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  He sends 35-man military advisory group to aid fighting to maintain colonial power in Vietnam
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  They rise from 900-15,000 in South Vietnam
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  U.S has almost 525,000 men in Vietnam
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  He announces Vietnam peace offer
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  Both sides accuse each other of frequent violations of cease-fire agreement
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  Election of National Assembly paves way for reunification of North and South