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Edward Lansdale Biography and Timeline

Follow Edward Lansdale through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Edward Lansdale, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1955–1960Years on this page

1955

Saigon Mission

Colonel · US adviser · Saigon · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Advises Ngo Dinh Diem and conducts political operations in South Vietnam

Role range: 1960-1975

1960

Advises Kennedy that aid to South Vietnams President Diem should be increased

Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Advises Kennedy that aid to South Vietnams President Diem should be increased

Role range: 1960-1975

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