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
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.
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Cambodia
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.
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Cambodia
1955
Cambodian communists gaining influence
The communists are trying to establish themselves in Phnom Penh as in the countryside.
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Cambodia
Cambodian communists gaining influence
The communists are trying to establish themselves in Phnom Penh as in the countryside.
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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
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
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South Vietnam
Cao Dai
Massacre
Buddhist sect by VC
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South Vietnam
Cao Dai
1956
Nghe An massacre
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South Vietnam
Nghe An
Nghe An massacre
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South Vietnam
Nghe An
1956
Huynh Luu massacre
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South Vietnam
Huynh Luu
Huynh Luu massacre
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South Vietnam
Huynh Luu
1956
Chao Dai massacre
Buddhist sect by VC
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South Vietnam
Cao Dai
Chao Dai massacre
Buddhist sect by VC
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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.
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.
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Cambodia
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.
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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
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