1950-1975 (25 years) US in Vietnam // Vietnam War (may 1, 1950 – apr 30, 1975)
Description:
“The U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war originated with its decision to provide assistance to France and the Associated States of Indochina in 1950” – Pentagon PapersMDAP (Mutual Defense Assistance Program) was established in 1949 to provide military aid to America’s allies. President Truman first allocated MDAP funds to assist the French in Indochina on 1st May 1950.
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Date:
may 1, 1950
apr 30, 1975
~ 25 years