Early US Involvement Flashcards
What was the role of the US from 1945-54?
Financial support to France - $2 billion
Weapons and advisors
What happened at Dien Bien Phu?
Giap (Vietminh) had 70,000 troops surround the French
France surrendered and withdrew after 56 days
When did the French withdraw from Vietnam?
8th May 1954
What was agreed at the Geneva Conference, 1954?
Vietnam to be divided along the 17th parallel
Diem to become president of the Republic of Vietnam
How did people oppose Diem?
A monk set himself on fire
VC attacked US air and military bases
How many were in the Vietcong in 1964?
100,000
Which US president began the war?
Lyndon B Johnson
What did JFK do in terms of Vietnam?
Sent 20k military staff
Supported containment
What issues did the US face in supporting South Vietnam?
Its government was considered corrupt
The ARVN was weak due to low morale
Why did the US begin to send their first military assistance?
The ARVN were ineffective as the leaders only cared for personal gain
How many US military advisors were in Vietnam in 1962?
12,000
