jun 1, 1954 - The Saigon Military Mission begins
Description:
A covert operation to conduct psychological warfare and paramilitary activities in South Vietnam, is launched under the command of U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Lansdale. This marks the beginning of the Vietnam War. Many of the mission’s ongoing efforts are directed at supporting the regime of South Vietnamese Pres. Ngo Dinh DiemAdded to timeline:
Date:
jun 1, 1954
Now
~ 71 years ago