jul 21, 1954 - The 1954 Geneva Accords Divide Vietnam
Description:
The Geneva Agreements were signed in July 1954. The French promised to withdraw their soldiers from northern Vietnam as part of the deal. Vietnam would've been temporarily separated at the 17th parallel, awaiting elections to select a leader and unify the nation in two years.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 21, 1954
Now
~ 71 years ago