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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.
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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.




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  • CAVWV
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Coalition Partners
    • Meetings
    • Book & Film & Further Reading
  • Our Allies
    • Afghanistan >
      • Conditions in Afghanistan
      • SIV Frequently Asked Questions
    • Our Allies Vietnam War >
      • Vietnam War >
        • Republic of Veitnam >
          • Current Conditions in Communist Vietnam
        • Cambodia & Khmer Republic >
          • Current Conditions in Cambodia
        • Laos "The Secret War " >
          • 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
  • Featured Focus
    • PBS "The Vietnam War" >
      • Thomas Briggs
      • The Vietnam War an Introduction >
        • 1/2 Tom Briggs Commentary
        • 3/p1 Tom Briggs
        • 3/p2 Tom Briggs
        • 4 Tom Briggs
        • 5 Tom Briggs
        • 6 Tom Briggs
        • 7 Tom Briggs
        • 8 Tom Briggs
        • 9/10 Tom Briggs
        • " Last Days in Vietnam " Documentary
      • Re-examining History
    • CAVWV "Completing the Record"
  • Legislation
    • State of Minnesota >
      • 50th Commemoration Funding
      • Veteran defined >
        • Task Force Established >
          • Presentations & Notes, Task Force
          • VA 38, Part 38,
          • Motion #1, Task Force
        • Inclusive Recognition
        • Excluded Allies & Units
        • Proposed Amendment to SF1959 >
          • A25-0066 amendment
        • Letters and Testimony
      • Hmong Monument Controversy
    • Congressional or Federal legislation >
      • Hmong Gold Medal >
        • Baird - Hillmer
      • Hmong Burial Controversy >
        • Public Law 115-141’s Division J, Title II, Sec. 251, Paragraph (b) (10)
        • Pre Burial Application w/ Qualifications
        • Analysis, Rationale and Research >
          • 1971 Moose-Lowenstein Report
        • Coalition Remedy to PL-115-141
        • Costa Remedy >
          • Press Release HR 4204
        • Insixiegmay Khao Case >
          • Appeal to Congress
          • Callahan Letter
        • Vila Chau Case
        • Tran Van Quy Case
        • VA Amendment to Title 38
        • Pre burial and addendum application
      • Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 >
        • S.2327 TEXT
        • S2324 text
        • S.1786 TEXT
  • Special Projects
    • Declaration of Independence Khmer Translation
    • SOG Monument >
      • VA Responce
    • Phil Conran
    • 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
    • Obituaries & Funeral Services >
      • In Memoriam >
        • Ananh "Lee" Saenviley
    • 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 Armed Forces Day June 14, 2025
    • Lao Observances >
      • Lao 50 Veterans 50th Banquet
      • SGU Veterans Commemoration Day
    • Hmong Observances
  • Contact Us