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