![]() ![]() The domino theory held that the collapse of one country in a region to communism would cause the fall of the remaining countries, like a row of dominoes. Eisenhower takes office and uses the domino theory as justification for increased aid to France. involvement in Vietnam begins, as President Truman pledges financial aid and supplies to the French. June 1950: Truman sends troops to Korea after communist forces from North Korea invade the Republic of South Korea.December: The first Indochina War begins, as the Viet Minh attempt to gain independence from France.September: Ho Chi Minh declares the independence of Vietnam.August: Japan surrenders to the Allies, ending World War II.Founding of the Viet Nam Doc Lap Dong Minh Hoi (Viet Minh).France establishes colonial control over Indochina. ![]() “…and for all the ambiguities of Vietnam, all the mysteries and unknowns, there was at least the single abiding certainty that they would never be at a loss for things to carry.”- The Things They Carried 1887
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