Ho Chi-Minh20 July 1954
Opening day of the Geneva Conference to discuss peace in Vietnam
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Opening day of the Geneva Conference to discuss peace in Vietnam
This record states: A ceasefire with France is agreed.
This record states: Agrees to temporarily divide Vietnam in half pending elections unite Vietnam.
This record states: Despite general agreement the "Final Declaration" is not signed.
This record states: French troops be withdraw from north Vietnam & the Vietminh will withdraw from the sth.
This record states: South Vietnam, Laos & Kampuchea will become independent states protected by SEATO.
This record states: Territory north of the 17th Parallel will go to the Government of Ho Chi Minh.
This record states: The US does not want to recognize Beijing & Hanoi.
This record states: Vietnam is partitioned above latitude 17 degrees north.
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