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1969 in Laos

Explore 4 historical events and records for Laos in 1969.

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Historical records for Laos in 1969

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July

25 July 1969

Bombing of Laos

Phouma, Souvanna · Vientiane · Prime Minister of Laos · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Acknowledges and authorizes strikes against the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos

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1969

Operation Raindance

Pao, Vang · Plain of Jars · Hmong military leader · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Leads CIA-supported attacks around the Plain of Jars

1969

Operation About Face

Pao, Vang · Plain of Jars · Hmong military leader · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Leads a major offensive that retakes positions on the Plain of Jars

1969

Laos Bombing Policy

Kissinger, Henry · Washington · National Security Adviser · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Helps shape US air and diplomatic policy toward Laos

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