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We Invade Vietnam
President Truman sends 35 soliders into Vietnam to help the French. -
Communists Form National Libration Front in South
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Ngo Dinh Diem, South Vietnam's premier, slain in coup.
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U.S. planes begin combat missions over South Vietnam. In June, 23,000 American advisers committed to combat. By end of year over 184,000 U.S. troops in area.
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U.S. troops invade Cambodia.
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Election of National Assembly paves way for reunification of North and South.