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First stalement between the french and Viet Minh
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Geneve Avvords propposed to neutralize Cambodia and Laos and establish a dividing line across Vietnam and the 17th parallel.
Eisenhower refused to sign the agreement because he worried about the domino effect it could create. -
If one member were attacked, the rest would offer defense assistance.
America would carry the burden of the defense agreement by supplying the majority of the military foreces and finanical aid. -
Eisenhower offered to help Diem "develop and maintain a strong, viable state, capable of resisting subversion or aggresssion through the military means."
America expected the new leader to introduce political and economic reforms.
Diem refused to follow thi