Laos

By pattl

  • Thailand returns Laos' territory

    After WWll ended, Thailand returned Laos its territory.

  • It gained independence after Japanese rule

    It briefly gained independence in 1945 after Japanese occupation, but returned to French rule until it was granted autonomy. (couldn't find the exact date, but the year is correct)

  • Laos becomes an independent state from France

    Laos, along with other countries, became independent states in the French Union.

  • Minh invades Laos

    The Minhs invade Laos with about 40,000 troops.

  • French troops leave Laos

    French troops leaves Laos.

  • Laos becomes a completely independant

    Laos became independent from France.

  • SEATO was created

    Southeast Asia Treaty Organization was created to prevent communism from spreading.

  • U.S. dumps herbicides on Laos' forests

    This was to prevent the Vietcong from hiding and it allowed the men to see through the dense vegetation.

  • Communists take over Vientiane

    Communists take over Laos' administration of Vientiane

  • The Pathet Lao movement came to power in 1975

  • A holiday was created to honor Lan Xang

    The Lao government declared this a national holiday to honor Lan Xang.