| 18 January 1950 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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People’s Republic of China recognizes the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
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| 14 June 1949 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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State of Vietnam established under Bảo Đại
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| 8 March 1949 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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Élysée Agreement outlines a French-backed Vietnamese state
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| 7 October 1947 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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French forces launch Operation Léa in Việt Bắc
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| 19 December 1946 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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First Indochina War expands into nationwide resistance
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| 23 November 1946 |
Vietnam
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World War II
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French bombardment of Haiphong escalates the war for Vietnam
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| 23 November 1946 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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French bombardment devastates Haiphong
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| 6 July 1946 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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Fontainebleau Conference opens
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| 6 March 1946 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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Ho-Sainteny agreement recognizes Vietnam as a Free State
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| 28 February 1946 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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Hồ Chí Minh appeals to President Truman for support
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| 23 September 1945 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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French forces retake Saigon
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| 2 September 1945 |
Vietnam
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World War II
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Hồ Chí Minh proclaims the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
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| 2 September 1945 |
Vietnam
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World War I
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Democratic Republic of Vietnam declares independence
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| 2 September 1945 |
Vietnam
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Vietnam war
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Democratic Republic of Vietnam declared independent
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| 2 September 1945 |
Vietnam
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Racism
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Vietnam’s independence declaration challenges colonial claims to liberty
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