CAVWV - Coalition of Allied Vietnam War Veterans
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1940 - 1945


1863
​Becomes a French Protectorate

King Norodom signs the drafts establishing a French protectorate that will last until 1953.
Scott Walker-
Cambodia​

1930
First expressions of Cambodian Independence
The Frenchwoman Suzanne Karpeles establishes the Buddhist institute of Cambodia and Laos, which seeded the first expressions of a movement of Cambodian independence and basic for Son Ngoc Thanh. Ho Chi Minh founded the Indochinese Communist Party, radiating over Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
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Cambodia​

1930
Buddhist Institute Established
The French Suzanne Karpeles founded the Buddhist institute, which seeded the first expressions of a movement of Cambodian independence and basic for Son Ngoc Thanh. Ho Chi Minh founded the Indochinese Communist Party, radiating over Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Cambodia

1941
King Norodom Sihanouk
After the death of his grandfather King Monivong in 1941, Norodom Sihanouk installed as King by  the French.   Cambodia is  a French protectorate. France chose Norodom over Sisowath Sirik Matak of the House of Sisowath as the French believed he was more manageable.
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Cambodia

1941
Japan & Vichy France crown Sihanouk King of Cambodia
The Japanese enter Phnom Penh. Sihanouk is crowned king by the Vichy regime.
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Cambodia

1941
Prince Norodom Sihanouk
After the death of his grandfather King Monivong in 1941 Norodom Sihanouk was installed as King by France which Cambodia was a french protectorate. France chose Norodom Sihanouk of the House of Norodom over Sisowath Sirik Matak of the House of Sisowath as the french believed he was more manageable.

1942
Issarak established to fight The French 
Son Ngoc Thanh organizes the first anti-Christian demonstrations in Phnom Penh to support the Buddhist nationalists. In Bangkok, Cambodians have established Issarak (Freedom) committees to fight the French.
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Cambodia

1942
Cambodian independence movement begins
Son Ngoc Thanh organizes the first anti-Christian demonstrations in Phnom Penh to support the Buddhist nationalists. In Bangkok, Cambodians have established Issarak (Freedom) committees to fight the French.




The Coalition of Allied Vietnam War Veterans is a former 501(c)3 non profit which ceased operating under that IRS status at the end of 2025 which was the 50th anniversary year of the ending of the Vietnam War.
It now operates as a Veteran Fellowship located in the State of Minnesota


  • CAVWV
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Coalition Partners
    • Meetings
    • Book & Film & Further Reading
  • Our Allies
    • Vietnam & Secret War Allies >
      • Vietnam War >
        • Republic of Veitnam
        • Cambodia & Khmer Republic >
          • Current Conditions in Cambodia
        • Kingdom of Laos "The Secret War " >
          • Other Ethnic Allies, Laos
          • Upland Lao
          • Midland Lao
          • Lowland Lao
          • Ho Chi Minh Trail
          • Lao Lima Sites
          • Campaign 74B
          • Battle for Skyline Ridge
          • AIR AMERICA
        • Canada
        • Korea - ROK
        • New Zealand & Australia
        • Taiwan - ROC >
          • Taiwan Current Conditions
        • Thailand
        • United States of America
        • Other Coalition Countries ( 1954-1975 )
        • POW-MIA-Genocide
        • Tibet
        • Communist Aggression >
          • Communist Combatents North Vietnam
      • Maps
    • Afghanistan >
      • Conditions in Afghanistan
      • SIV Frequently Asked Questions
  • Legislation
    • State of Minnesota >
      • Veteran, defined >
        • Veteran, defined >
          • Proposed Amendment to SF1959 >
            • A25-0066 amendment
          • Amended tite 38, Part 38, analysis and arguments >
            • Inclusive Recognition
            • Excluded Allies & Units
            • Letters and Testimony
          • Bill Text, benifits provided and problems found
        • Task Force Established >
          • CAVWV Balanced Report & Analysis >
            • Filipino WWII veterans
            • Baird - Hillmer
            • History of SGU OrganizationsNew Page
            • Motion #1, Task Force
          • Final Overview & Statement
          • Observations, Advise & Difficulties
          • HF3919 -SF4075
          • TF Protocol & Fix
          • Questions needing answered
          • Position Statement and Press Release
      • "Completing the Record" Documentary
      • 50th Commemoration Funding
      • Hmong Monument Controversy
      • Legacy Fund & Veterans
    • Federal legislation >
      • VA Hmong Burial Controversy >
        • Public Law 115-141’s Division J, Title II, Sec. 251, Paragraph (b) (10)
        • Pre Burial Application w/ Qualifications >
          • Criteria
        • Analysis, Rationale and Research >
          • 1971 Moose-Lowenstein Report
        • Coalition Remedy to PL-115-141
        • Costa Remedy >
          • Press Release HR 4204
        • Col. Insixiegmay Khao >
          • Khao Autobiography
          • Khao, History of the Secret War in Laos, 1953-1975
          • Khao Letters, Endorsements & Certificates
        • Khao Case for Recognition & Benefits >
          • Appeal to Congress
          • Callahan Letter
        • Vila Chau Case
        • Tran Van Quy Case
        • VA Amendment to Title 38
        • Pre burial and addendum application
      • Hmong Gold Medal
      • Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 >
        • S.2327 TEXT
        • S2324 text
        • S.1786 TEXT
  • Special Projects
    • Special Projects >
      • SEA Legislative Analysis & Report
      • Featured Focus >
        • PBS "The Vietnam War" >
          • Thomas Briggs
          • The Vietnam War an Introduction >
            • " Last Days in Vietnam " Documentary
          • Steve Sherman, "Re-examining History"
      • Declaration of Independence Khmer Translation
      • SOG Monument >
        • VA Responce
      • Phil Conran
      • Ethnic Status & Culture
      • Timeline Series >
        • Timeline South Vietnam >
          • 1995-2000
          • 2000-2005
          • 2005-2015
        • Cambodia Timeline
        • Timeline Laos >
          • Laos Timeline Table I
          • Laos Timeline Table II
          • Timeline Hmong
        • Timeline Afghan Evacuation
        • Timeline Communism
      • Allied Veteran Story Collections >
        • Vila Chau
  • Events & Observances
    • Coalition Observances >
      • CAVWV Veterans Day Commemoration
      • Mental Health Awareness Month
      • Gen. John Vessey Day Jr.
      • American Allies Day
    • United States Observances >
      • 1973 Paris Peace Accords Anniversay
      • Vietnam War Veterans Day
      • Memorial Day 2025
      • Independence Day
      • POW / MIA / Genocide Rememberence Day
      • Flag Day
      • American Veterans Day
    • Khmer Observances >
      • Genocide Liberation Day
      • Khmer Republic Veterans Day
    • Vietnam Observances >
      • Vietnam "Black April" Day
      • Vietnam Armed Forces Day June 14, 2025
    • Lao Observances >
      • Lao 50 Veterans 50th Banquet
      • SGU Veterans Commemoration Day
    • Hmong Observances
  • Contact Us
  • Obituaries
    • Roger Albertson
    • ELI "SUPERMEX" CHAVEZ
    • Amos Hykes
    • Ananh "Lee" Saenviley
    • Soukanh Kouanchao
    • In Memoriam