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President Truman sends 35-man military advisory group to aid French fighting to maintain colonial power in Vietnam.
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1960–1963
U.S. military advisers in South Vietnam rise from 900 to 15,000. -
South Vietnam National Assembly approves election of Nguyen Van Thieu as president (Oct. 21).
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U.S. troops invade Cambodia in order to destroy North Vietnamese sanctuaries (May 1).
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Both sides accuse each other of frequent violations of cease-fire agreement.
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Election of National Assembly paves way for reunification of North and South.
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