1945, September 2nd
Vietnam was a French colony. The people went to war with France to gain their independence.
France granted independence to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia when the political forces within each country demanded it. Vietnam independence resulted in a civil war. Geneva Accords
France
They gained independence from France in 1960
The Vietnam War
Before WWII.
France is the oldest-formed European country. It never had to gain independence.
Haiti gained its independence from France.
France
France
Haiti gained its independence from France
Primarily France.