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1945-1974
Vietnam has been fighting for its independence since 208 B.C.
1862-Asked Lincoln for help against the French
1918-Asked Wilson for help against French
1940-Vietnam fell to the Japanese during WWII
Born in 1890 Was looking for a way
to unite the country• Became a member of
the communist party• Ho was a nationalist!
1913-came to US worked in Boston, NY, San Fran 1919-Helps the US as
OSS Agent 1924-met w/Stalin 1941-changed name
to Ho Chi Minh• He who enlightens
He created a movement called the Vietminh• The people of Vietnam need to expel
foreigners and govern themselves. Spoke English, Russian, 3 dialects of
Chinese, French, Vietnamese
Ho formed the Vietminh to fight the Japanese during WWII.
After the war, Potsdam split Vietnam @ 17th parallel• North-Chinese• South-British
Post WWII-Ho turned to Truman for help. Why?• Truman Doctrine!!!
Sept. 2, 1945- ½ million came to listen to Ho• “We hold these truths to
be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
American officers joined in parades w/ Vietnamese officers
Played Star-Spangled Banner
US war planes flew over the parade
Ho sent 8 letters asking for American help…
1949-Asia became important• France was an ally
during the war (NATO)• Anti-communist FoPo
Stay consistent-Korea, Eastern Europe
USSR Detonates the A-bomb
1st American killed-Sept. 1945• Ho sent apology in
letter
June 27, 1950 US gave 3 billion +
300 Advisors to South Vietnam
President of SV was Buddhist Monk (Bao Dai)
Any member of a small defensive force of irregular soldiers, usually volunteers, making raids against the enemy behind its lines.• What tactics did
they use to fight?
Sharp Bamboo sticks that are often covered with poison, manure, and other things that will cause infection/death.
Small explosive devices laid under the ground. Usually triggered by stepping on a switch/tripwire!• Shrapnel• Nails• Explosive Force
Tunnels were dug all over North/South Vietnam.
Vietnamese had to stay hidden or be attacked by air.