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1964 in Laos

Explore 6 historical events and records for Laos in 1964.

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Historical records for Laos in 1964

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December

14 December 1964

Barrel Roll Bombing

Johnson, Lyndon · Washington · President of USA · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Authorizes expanded US air operations over northern Laos

14 December 1964

Barrel Roll Support

Pao, Vang · Long Tieng · Hmong military leader · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

His forces rely on US air support as Operation Barrel Roll expands

14 December 1964

Operation Barrel Roll

Johnson, Lyndon · Washington · President of USA · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Authorizes expanded US air operations in northern Laos

23 December 1964

Air War Coordination

Sullivan, William · Vientiane · US Ambassador to Laos · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Arrives as ambassador and coordinates US air and covert operations in Laos

23 December 1964

Secret War Coordination

Sullivan, William · Vientiane · US Ambassador to Laos · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Arrives as ambassador and coordinates US covert and air operations in Laos

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1964

Long Tieng Base

Pao, Vang · Long Tieng · Hmong military leader · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Expands Long Tieng as the main Hmong and CIA-supported base

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