Vietnam Intro To Truman
- 1. 1945-1974
- 2. Vietnam has been fighting for its independence since 208 B.C. 1862-Asked Lincoln for help against the French 1918-Asked Wilson for help against French 1940-Vietnam fell to the Japanese during WWII
- 3. Born in 1890 Was looking for a way to unite the country Became a member of the communist party Ho was a nationalist! 1913 -came to US worked in Boston, NY, San Fran 1919 -Helps the US as OSS Agent 1924 -met w/Stalin 1941 -changed name to Ho Chi Minh He who enlightens
- 4. He created a movement called the Vietminh The people of Vietnam need to expel foreigners and govern themselves. Spoke English, Russian, 3 dialects of Chinese, French, Vietnamese
- 5. Ho formed the Vietminh to fight the Japanese during WWII. After the war, Potsdam split Vietnam @ 17 th parallel North-Chinese South-British
- 6. Post WWII-Ho turned to Truman for help. Why? Truman Doctrine!!! Sept. 2, 1945- ½ million came to listen to Ho “ We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- 7. American officers joined in parades w/ Vietnamese officers Played Star-Spangled Banner US war planes flew over the parade Ho sent 8 letters asking for American help…
- 8. 1949-Asia became important France was an ally during the war (NATO) Anti-communist FoPo Stay consistent-Korea, Eastern Europe USSR Detonates the A-bomb 1 st American killed-Sept. 1945 Ho sent apology in letter
- 9. June 27, 1950 US gave 3 billion + 300 Advisors to South Vietnam President of SV was Buddhist Monk (Bao Dai)
- 10. Any member of a small defensive force of irregular soldiers, usually volunteers, making raids against the enemy behind its lines. What tactics did they use to fight?
- 11. Sharp Bamboo sticks that are often covered with poison, manure, and other things that will cause infection/death.
- 18. Small explosive devices laid under the ground. Usually triggered by stepping on a switch/tripwire! Shrapnel Nails Explosive Force
- 19. Tunnels were dug all over North/South Vietnam. Vietnamese had to stay hidden or be attacked by air.