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With the French defeat, the South Vietnamese government needed help to train and equip its army. The US was committed to stopping the spread of Communism throughout Asia.

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What were the reasons for the US involvement in the first indochina war?

The US gave material aid the French during their First Indochina War 1946-1954. Because the their enemy was COMMUNIST supported. The US was too busy fighting in Korea (1950-1953) to supply further assistance.


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What was the Vietnam War like before US involvement?

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to help the Slavic


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Why is the Vietnam war often called the 'American war'?

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What world events took place during the presidential term of Dwight Eisenhower?

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What was going on in the 1960's?

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