1963-1972: Paris Peace Talks Flashcards
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When was the Paris Peace Talks
January 1973
What was LBJ’s initial approach was to Vietnam in attempts to talks
Fears of continued bombing in North Vietnam to pressure Vietnamese into backing down
When was an agreement reached with Vietnam
In October 1972 reached an agreement
But Thieu demand massive change to peace accord
What was the Paris Peace Talks
USA pressure Thieu into signing
U.S. Military forces left by end of March 1973
USA provide military and economic aid
Small air force group remained in Saigon
When were formal talks of Paris Peace talks
July - September 1972
What was declared with the Paris Peace Talks
Ceasefire declared across S.V but N.V forces allowed to stay on S.V. US POW’s were released. Call for national elections
When did Thieu resign in the Vietnam war
21st April 1974
When did the South Vietnam surrender in the Vietnam war
30th April 1975
Costs to USA in Vietnam War
Created strong anti-war culture
58,000 Americans died in Vietnam War
Many veterans from Vietnam ostracised by peace movements
Many veterans from PTSD
Another issue was draft dodgers and deserters
Cost USA $167 billion and so domestic programming suffered
SEATO losing Indochina led to its disbandment in 1976
Benefits to USA in Vietnam War
Allowed them to learn and manipulate the Sino-Soviet split
Showed continued commitment to Communism
Lesson in defeat shift towards diplomatic approach
Contained communism, Thailand etc stayed capitalist
Reinforces MIC
Costs to Vietnam in Vietnam War
1.1 million Vietcong killed. In total 1.3 to 9 million
250,000 civilian casualties
1975 Vietnam hostility from USA as opposed Vietnam entry into UN
Ford put trade embargo in Vietnam 1994
War devastating on Vietnam’s infrastructure
Reparations never materialised
Benefits to Vietnam in Vietnam War
Became a united country under Communism, independent
Showcase strength of public opinion
Full control
Gave publicity towards Vietnam
