jan 1, 1954 - Ho Chi Minh: wins Vietnam from France

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Vietnam had little economic or strategic importance to United States
after war, French wanted to win back Vietnam, US supported French in gaining Access to Southeast Asia --> fail
US determined to "do the Job Right itself"
concede Vietnam above 17th parallel to Minh, intend to build seperate, non-Communist Nation in South

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