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Vietnam War
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Cambodia's Protection
while visiting Peking, Cambodia's Prince renounces SEATO protection for his country -
MAAG takes over the training of the South Vietnamese armed forces
French Military High commands disbands and French troops leave South Vietnam -
Diem Repression
Diem begins a campaign to repress those who fought for or with the Viet Minh -
Violation of the Geneva Accords
Diem begins to arrest all those identified as involved in the war agaisnt the French -
Coalition of government in Loas
Souvanna Phouma and the Communist Prince Souphanouvoung agree to a coalation government in Laos -
Dwight D. Eisenhower Reelected
Dwight D. Eisenhower is reeleceted to his second term as President
