CAVWV - Coalition of Allied Vietnam War Veterans
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1955-1960


1946
​1946 - France re-imposes its protectorate. A new constitution permits Cambodians to form political parties. Communist guerrillas begin an armed campaign against the French.

Cambodia

1955
Before Cambodian elections Sihanouk abdicates throne
Elections in Cambodia, Sihanouk abdicates in favor of his father, forms his own Party and wins an overwhelming victory.
Scott Walker-
Cambodia​

1955
Cambodian communists gaining influence
The communists are trying to establish themselves in Phnom Penh as in the countryside.
Scott Walker-
Cambodia​

1955
Norodom Sihanouk abdicates throne
Elections in Cambodia, Sihanouk abdicates in favor of his father, forms his own Party and wins an overwhelming victory.
Cambodia

1956
Massacre
Buddhist sect by VC
Scott Walker-
South Vietnam


Cao Dai​

1956
Nghe An massacre
Scott Walker-
South Vietnam

Nghe An

1956
Huynh Luu massacre


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South Vietnam


Huynh Luu​

1956
Chao Dai massacre
Buddhist sect by VC
Scott Walker-
South Vietnam


Cao Dai



1956


Reunification elections are anticipated, but the US government fears the results. Consequently, the US commits to the establishment and support of the Republic of Vietnam (known as South Vietnam.) The country will be led by Ngo Dinh Diem. He is an anti communist with few Vietnamese supporters, and needs the support of the US to stay in power.

1959
Communist leader Sieu Heng supports Sihanouk
The editor of one of the Communist newspapers is murdered. The communist leader for the interior of the country, Sieu Heng, publicly comes into the Sihanouk camp.
Scott Walker-
Cambodia​

1959
Communist Sieu Heng publicly supports Sihanouk
The editor of one of the Communist newspapers is murdered. The communist leader for the interior of the country, Sieu Heng, publicly comes into the Sihanouk camp.
Cambodia

Location

  • CAVWV
    • About Us >
      • Board of Directors
      • Coalition Partners
  • Legislation
    • Public Law 115-141 Recognition & Burial Legislation >
      • 1971 Moose-Lowenstein Report
    • The Case of Col. Khao
    • Remedies to Public Law 115-141 >
      • Costa - Murkowski Remedy HR 4204 >
        • Text
        • Reference Material >
          • Press Release
      • Coalition Remedy
  • News & EvLents
  • Resource Center
  • Contact