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Harry Truman Biography and Timeline

Follow Harry Truman through 1 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Harry Truman, historical timeline

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1950

8 May 1950

Aid to French Indochina

President of United States of America · President of USA · Washington · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Approves military and economic aid to French forces fighting in Indochina

Role range: 1960-1975 – 1945-1953

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