Background (sep 12, 1887 – sep 12, 1954)

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- French colony for long until Japan takes over during WWII
- US helps Ho Chi Ming throw off Japan

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US allows France to take over Vietnam again after WWII

Vietnam beats the French after 9 years and becomes independent

Peace agreement splits Vietnam into North (Communist) and South
- caviot that after 2 years, a full Vietnam election would take place

Vietcong (South Vietnamese Guerilla fighters) try to overthrow South Vietnam government to make it Communist

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