Geneva Conference (9h 31min, apr 26, 1954 y – 14h 16min, jul 21, 1955 y)
Description:
The Geneva Conference was a conference among several nations that took place in Geneva, Switzerland from April 26 – July 20, 1954. It was intended to settle outstanding issues resulting from the Korean War and the First Indochina War.
Paved the way for a ceasefire not a long term solution. Split along the 17th parallel, similar to Korea.
Division was not intended to be permanent.
South Vietnam: Ngo Dinh Diem
North Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh
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Date:
9h 31min, apr 26, 1954 y
14h 16min, jul 21, 1955 y
~ 1 years and 2 months