Peace Talks Flashcards
When were the first significant attempts at peace talks?
May 1968
Who was the meeting between in May 1968?
US and North Vietnamese in Paris
In October 1968, what did LBJ agree to suspend?
all bombing campaigns over north Vietnamese territory
What did the North Vietnamese demand?
The withdrawal of US troops and an end to the South Vietnamese government
What happened in January 1969?
negotiators went to Paris for meetings between the North and South
How long did the peace talks last?
4 years
Why were there disputes?
the North didn’t recognise the legitimacy of South Vietnams government
Who did Nixon demand have separate talks with the North Vietnamese?
Henry Kissenger
Who did Kissenger fail to involve?
South Vietnam or American allies
Who did Kissenger begin meetings with in August 1969?
Le duc tho
How long did the negotiations continue for and what happened?
3 years and nothing was achieved
When were the Paris Peace Accords signed?
Jan 27th 1973
