Agreement of Elysee
The Elysee Accords are intended to increase US-support for French actions in Indochina and to convince Bao Dai that France wiil give Vietnam greater independence
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1949 in Vietnam
Explore 23 historical events and records for Vietnam in 1949.
Historical records for Vietnam in 1949
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March
Agreement of Elysee
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
Agreement of Elysee
The Elysee Accords state that Vietnam can conduct it's own foreign affairs, control it's finances and have an army although the agreements fall short of complete independence
Elysee Accords
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. France retains control over the defense, diplomacy & finances
Independence of Vietnam
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
Independence of 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
Independence of Vietnam
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
Rule of Annam
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
Rule of Cochin China
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
Rule of Tonkin
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
Unification
Tonkin, Annam & Cochin China are united into the single state of Vietnam
April
Exile of Bao Dai
Returns to Vietnam in after a 3 year self-imposed exile
June
Chief of State
Appointed head of the new Government by the French
Declaration of War
Giap calls for an offensive against the loyal forces of Bao Dai
General Offensive Call
Calls for intensified operations against French-backed Bao Dai forces
Independence of Vietnam
The US recognizes the Boa Dai Government
Recognition of the Boa Dai Government
The US recognizes the Boa Dai Government
September
Invasion of Vietnam
France releases 1,700 POWs to fight the Vietminh. France attempts to recover Vietnam from communist resistance led by Ho Chi Minh
December
Independence of Vietnam
The French transfer further powers to Bao Dai
Other events (month unknown)
Captain
Appointed Captain and commands first Parachutists Battalion, participating in the Hoa-Binh Operation in Northern Vietnam
Constitution of Vietnam
Bases the Declaration of Independence on the American Declaration of Independence
Independence of Vietnam
Bases the Declaration of Independence on the American Declaration of Independence
Rule of Vietnam
The French reinstall Bao Dai as the ruler of Vietnam, including Cochin China
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