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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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