Bao Dai11 March 1945
Proclaims independence within the Japanese Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere
Vietnam · House / House of Nguyen. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Proclaims independence within the Japanese Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere
France will retain control over Vietnams army, finances & foreign affairs
Bollaert signs an accord with Van Xuan recognizing Vietnams independence
Asserts he will not put on the crown until "true unity & real independence"
The Elysee Accords are signed by President Auriol making Vietnam an "assocated state" of France. France retains control over the defense, diplomacy & finances. Bao Dai is restored as head of state of a nominally independent Vietnam
The Elysee Accords state that Vietnam could conduct its own foreign affairs, control its finances and have an army although the agreements fell short of complete independence. The Elysee Accords are an agreement which would give Vietnam greater independence from France
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
The French transfer further powers to Bao Dai
Recognized as "an associated state within the French Union" ruled by Bao Dai
Bao Dais Government is recognized by the US & Britain
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