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Paul Harkins Biography and Timeline

Follow Paul Harkins through 1 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Paul Harkins, historical timeline

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1962

8 February 1962

MACV Formation

General · Commander of MACV · Saigon · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Becomes first commander of Military Assistance Command Vietnam

Role range: 1960-1975 – 1962-1964

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