President Truman sends 35 soliders into Vietnam to help the French.
Communists Form National Libration Front in South
Ngo Dinh Diem, South Vietnam's premier, slain in coup.
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.
U.S. troops invade Cambodia.
Election of National Assembly paves way for reunification of North and South.
